I loved this book! As a teacher there were lots of funny titbits about teaching, like the uncanny ability of deciphering which jumper belongs to which child by its smell! And the glorification of the staff room by children!

Glitter Boy explores themes around LGBTQ+ inclusion through a cast of interesting and well-drawn characters. At its heart, it’s a story about self-expression, acceptance, and the importance of being true to oneself. Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian. "Glitter Boy is a nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark. This is a space-borne version of the original G-10 nearly identical except for modifications to allow it to operate in Zero Gravity. Used almost exclusively by Freedom Station floating above Rifts' Earth. A new design created by Free Quebec, the Glitter Girl is a Reconnaissance and Intelligence-oriented suit. As its name suggests, the 2-20 is made exclusively for female pilots. Armed with a heavy assault cannon for sniper work and combat, and missiles. This is an excellent book for showing the impact of under-the-radar bullying and how it can escalate to include lots of class members, while making the target feel helpless, confused and vulnerable. It is also joyful, though. Nan is a supportive presence, as are Harriet and Joel, a new friend. And, despite everything, James treats everyone with kindness. This would begin conversations about empathy, bullying, being yourself and about what being LGBTQ+ means.Thermo-Imager: A special optical heat sensor that allows the infrared radiation of warm objects to be converted into a visible image. Enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and through smoke. Range: 2000 feet (610m).

A lovely thought provoking & heartfelt coming of age story about a year 6 boy who adores Mariah Carey, loves making up dance routines with his friends in the playground, goes to choir and is on a journey of self discovery. As much as I wish it was just about that, sadly, he's being bullied. His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend and it seems that James will be part of a surprise choir performance at the wedding. A more heavily armored version of the Mark III, armed with a heavy Particle Beam Cannon and a light laser to defend itself while the cannon recharges.

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The secrets are building up, and James is starting to lose his characteristic spark. Can he find the strength to let the truth out? Glitter Boy is Ian Eagleton’s first middle-grade novel, after writing a few picture books. It’s the story of James, a self-described fabulous 11-year-old boy, who loves Mariah Carey so much that I question if Eagleton was hired by Mariah herself. James lives with his Dad after his Mum left them at a young age. Every day he plays and hangs out with his friends Harriet, Nathan and Joel, and then after school sees his Nan on the way home. The problem is Paul, his classmate, keeps calling him *that* word, and it sets James on edge. Not to mention that James really wants to join the school choir in singing at his teacher’s wedding. But will James’ Dad want him to sing at Mr Hamilton’s wedding? Especially when he’s getting married to a man? It's not about fame, power or money. It's about generations of tradition and making a difference, helping people who need it. That's our destiny." Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassing James at school and calling him gay, and it’s getting worse every day. James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she’s been having worrying falls, and James can’t tell anyone, or she might be sent to a faraway care home. NOTE: Temporarily reduce P.S., P.P., and Spd attributes by 1D4 until serious measures have been taken to restore strength by long hours of exercise and physical activity; at least four hours a day for 1D4 weeks. Periodic walks, exercise, and activity outside the body armor will prevent loss of muscle tone and strength.