The Amazing Edie Eckhart: Book 1

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The diary format will help readers to empathise with Edie, and black-and-white illustrations throughout bring the story to life. Rosie Jones’ down to earth and sensitive representation of Edie’s same-sex relationship is also a lovely and integral part of the story. I think this series is going to do really well, and I'll be here to cheer Edie (and Rosie) on with every volume. After her starring role as Scrooge in the Christmas play she should be feeling great about drama, but she is starting to feel a bit unsure about herself. Vrolijke nieuwe (autobiografisch te noemen) reeks door komiek Rosie Jones over een meisje met een handicap: Edie heeft hersenverlamming (net als Rosie, als je haar nog niet kent, google haar dan.

While at primary school, Oscar was always on hand with his ‘Edie First Aid Box’ to supply a plaster or spare pair of tights, the book shows how Edie is now (albeit reluctantly at first) learning not to lean on him more than she needs to. If I had known, I would have waited a year or two, but I love Rosie Jones and was too eager to share it to read the book to myself first.When her English teacher Mr Messer (her second favourite teacher of all time) gives the class an assignment to explore who they are and give a presentation about it, she just doesn’t do it, earning her first ever detention. When Edie falls out with Oscar, I believe this is where she gathers her independence that she has during the ending of the book. Instead, we see how Edie faces some big changes in her life, dealing with the occasional unthinking comment or obstacle as a result of her cerebral palsy but being a very average tween girl at the same time. Sophie loved this one and is already hoping for more middle-grade books from Rosie Jones in the future and more from Edie Eckhart too. It's a part of the story for obvious reasons but the story is mainly concerned with the usual sort of stuff.

I just loved reading this dairy and I had a laugh at the beginning, because in the beginning of the diary Edie was not a fan. We join Jumoke (known as Jummy) as she starts secondary school at a prestigious boarding school, the River School. The story is laugh-out-loud funny, with great one-liners and comments that make you think ‘yep, because it’s TRUE’! The other things I like about this book is the representation on cerebral palsy you don't really have much good representation on media about disabilities so this was another main reason I picked it up I love learning about things like this it makes me feel alot more open minded about the world and overall makes me feel happy to read it (plus I do have a disability). This book is the perfect read to develop empathy, and ideal for sharing with those uncertain about a new school and how friendships might form.You're probably seen Rosie around if you're into any of the comedy panel shows; she's often on Dave or the BBCs, being really quite extraordinarily funny. However, the emphasis on disability, though pronounced, is carefully restrained from blocking out other aspects of the schoolchildren’s lives. And I would have loved it even more when I was a pre-teen myself and going through similar issues of identity, jealousy and confusion. Welcome to the totally hilarious and utterly daft life of Harper Drew and her VERY eccentric family. Throughout the story, we get to see Edie's worries about making friends, finding love and finding a new hobby.

Same-sex relationships are also explored sensitively, as is the changing relationships with old friends when you start secondary school. For the first time in my life, I found a book that encapsulated what it was like to be young and not understand what is happening to you, or why you feel different from everyone else.It’s also equally as important that non disabled children have access to these types of books because it helps them learn and understand their peers better. I purchased this book as a gift for my friend's ten year old daughter and as a fan of Rosie's comedy couldn't resist having a sneaky read. When Edie wants to escape from some task or other, she can advance her disability as an argument for avoiding the task, however unjustifiably. But as the year progresses, Sam begins to find a new hobby and realises that actually, it isn’t all bad. The fact that Edie has made friends in the theatre club, like Tom and Poppy, is good because over time she can reach out and be known by their friends.

This is book two of the Edie Eckhart series, and our heroine Edie has now been at secondary school for one term. This is very far from the kind of “inspiration porn” stories that are often shared regarding disability and is instead a story that is genuinely heartwarming and also laugh-out-loud funny, Sophie was also surprised and delighted to spot some strong, unexpected LGBTQ representation here too. When an unexpected opportunity presents itself, Edie discovers that she has previously unrecognized talents and interests, and even begins to make some new friends of her own, but can she do it all without losing her best friend in the process?She also has cerebral palsy which makes her a little wobbly, more likely to fall over, and a little slower at talking. There are excellent jokes that will make you giggle too, Clare Balding and Alan Carr both feature (lol), you’ll have to read the book to find out more!