BOOK REVIEW - GRACE by MORRIS GLEITZMAN

A book about love…

A book about trusting God…

A book about repentance…

Eleven year-old Grace has had a very religious upbringing in a strict church community. As she begins to grow up, she also begins to question life. She is a curious girl, she is a stubborn girl and she is an independent girl. These qualities are frowned upon by the Elders in her community. Whenever Grace seems to find happiness, trouble comes knocking at her door. Trouble for Grace begins when she befriends a boy who just happens to be a non-Christian.

Grace takes the reader on a journey that explores themes such as independence, tolerance and most importantly, being true to yourself. Grace spoke to me on a personal level because there are times where I would get caught up with the crowd but by reading this novel I learned the importance of being proud to make my own decisions and to stick by them. Everyone is different and be who you are. I enjoyed reading this book because of its strong and powerful moral messages.

Well, to find out about it for yourself I guess you have to read this brilliant book. I promise you that you will never read a book like this in your entire life! I definitely think Morris Gleitzman has produced his best work of art to date. The  BEST book in the world receives a perfect 5/5  stars from me, in fact, maybe even a 10/5 stars! I implore you to go out and find this book for yourself. Your mind will be blown!

By Catherine, Year 5, Room 17