The Dartmoor Bookworm

I love Lucy Diamond books. They are usually easy readers, books I can read in a day or two. This one took a little longer. It’s about a house in Brighton, where 3 individuals end up living and who are all there for different reasons. Rosa has experienced a break up and has made a fresh start at Dukes House. Charlotte has experienced the death of her daughter and subsequent relationship break down and has come to Dukes House for a new start and Georgie has come to Brighton with her boyfriend Simon who has a new job down in Brighton. She has no job and knows no one so Dukes House becomes her new beginning too. The story follows these three individuals and the friendship they form through living in the same building. I loved the character of Margot, an elderly French lady living in the top floor flat who helps Charlotte find love in Brighton.  Other people l iving in the house are also brought into the story, for example, Bea who is thrown into Rosa’s care when her mum, Jo is take...

I Wonder... How many of you have read the book or seen the film? The reviews I have to admit are good and it's a book that I've wanted to read but haven't got around to getting it, until now. During the day I work at a small SEND school, teaching one to one to pupils with varying special educational needs. We have recently taken on a year 9 girl and I thought we might look at Wonder together as part of her English curriculum. She's not a reader (her words) but she likes being read to and will happily sit and listen. So I purchased the book, my only problem now is do I read it with her and wait or do I read the whole story over the weekend. Then I can let myself watch the film. Which do you prefer the film or book? Should I wait?