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Being Miss Nobody
...I am Miss Nobody.
Rosalind hates her new secondary school. She's the weird girl who doesn't talk. The Mute-ant. And it's easy to pick on someone who can't fight back. So Rosalind starts a blog - Miss Nobody; a place to speak up, a place where she has a voice. But there's a problem...
Is Miss Nobody becoming a bully herself?
Rosalind hates her new secondary school. She's the weird girl who doesn't talk. The Mute-ant. And it's easy to pick on someone who can't fight back. So Rosalind starts a blog - Miss Nobody; a place to speak up, a place where she has a voice. But there's a problem...
Is Miss Nobody becoming a bully herself?
384 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2017
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Tamsin Winter
7 books171 followers"Tamsin Winter is fast becoming a favourite for younger teenagers, chronicling those first years at secondary school with warmth and honesty."
- The Observer
Tamsin Winter grew up in a tiny Northamptonshire village where she spent her childhood reading books and writing stories. She studied English Literature and Creative Writing at university, and has taught English at secondary level for many years.
Her award-winning novel, Being Miss Nobody (Usborne Publishing) tells the story of eleven-year-old Rosalind who can't speak. The book tackles themes of bullying, anxiety and social media in a fresh, funny and compelling voice and recently won the Awesome Book Award 2019. Tamsin's second novel, Jemima Small Versus the Universe is a bold, funny, heartwarming novel dealing with big themes of weight-related bullying, body-shaming and, most importantly, learning to be happy with who you are. It was Children's Book of the Month in The Guardian and has recently been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020.
- The Observer
Tamsin Winter grew up in a tiny Northamptonshire village where she spent her childhood reading books and writing stories. She studied English Literature and Creative Writing at university, and has taught English at secondary level for many years.
Her award-winning novel, Being Miss Nobody (Usborne Publishing) tells the story of eleven-year-old Rosalind who can't speak. The book tackles themes of bullying, anxiety and social media in a fresh, funny and compelling voice and recently won the Awesome Book Award 2019. Tamsin's second novel, Jemima Small Versus the Universe is a bold, funny, heartwarming novel dealing with big themes of weight-related bullying, body-shaming and, most importantly, learning to be happy with who you are. It was Children's Book of the Month in The Guardian and has recently been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020.
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June 17, 2025
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2.5 stars
Showing the other side of the bully is what is always needed or missed in writing a story about bullying. What is behind that cruelty and aggressiveness is not less important than filling pages describing their mean acts towards those who can't stand for themselves. Depicting one dimensional "Bad character" that doesn't do anything other than doing others wrong wouldn't give me a very believable story.
I liked how the story pointed out the school's leniency with bullying is what makes the school a scary and unsafe environment for any kid. Teachers in this story were kind and supportive to Rosalind which was really important but wasn't enough to make her feel protected.
As a shy person, I can relate to what Rosalind went through. of course, I wasn't that silent, but I had a lot of challenges while dealing with the outside world. I had to struggle for a long time like her to find the courage to talk to people who I don't know and I had a lot of bad experiences that prolonged the time that I took to free myself from shyness. I'm still not really free.
The side story of her brother "Seb" was sweetly and perfectly written. Rosalind's bond with her dying brother is one of the loveliest brother/sister relationships I have read.
What was really annoying is the overusing of capitalization. It drove me crazy and I ended skipping reading a lot of sentences.
As a reading experience, as an adult, I found Rosalind's voice rather childish for me. But I think it will be just right for preteenagers. I would definitely recommend it to kids at my school.
عرفت لأول مرة حالة "الخرس الاختياري" عندما كنت في الصف الأول الإعدادي. كانت في فصلنا فتاة ذات اسم غير مألوف "لوزة". كانت في نفس عمر بطلة تلك القصة، وكانت مثلها لا تنطق مهما حاولنا التحدث معها ودفعها للرد علينا. ولا أنكر أن صمتها كان مستفزاً لنا فنحن نجهل أسباب هذا الصمت، ولكن لم يصل الأمر للاعتداء الجسدي عليها أو حتى السخرية منها مثل ما كان يحدث ل "روزليند" برغم أنني كنت في مدرسة حكومية. كان أقصى ما كانت تتعرض له هو سرقة طعامها وأي متعلقات مادية لديها استغلالاً لعدم قدرتها على الكلام. لم أعرف أبدا ما السبب وراء صمت "لوزة". ولم أعرف ماذا حل بها بعد تركي للمدرسة الإعدادية.
نُستفز كبشر عندما نرى من يتصرف بشكل غير مفهوم وغير مبرر. نفهم أن يكون الانسان أبكماً لأسباب جسدية أرغمته على صمته مثلما نفهم أن يكون المرء لديه مرضاً مزمناً ليس له يد فيه. ولكننا-كمراهقين اغبياء-لن نتسامح مع شخص قادر على الكلام ويمتنع عنه بإرادته.
أتخيل أن ما كان يُحرك زملاء "روزاليند" المتنمرين للتصرف بمثل تلك الوضاعة معها هو الغضب والجهل. لم أتصرف مع "لوزة" بوضاعة، ولكنني كنت أظن وقتها أنها كانت تمتنع عن الكلام تماما كنوع من "الدلع" أو رغبة في لفت الانتباه إليها، أو ك "حصن" لها من اسئلة المدرسين المفاجئة التي كانت تفزعنا طوال اليوم. وكل ذلك كان يغضبني، ففي النهاية لم أفهم مثلي مثل جميع زميلاتي في الفصل وقتها: هى مش عاوزة ترد علينا ليه؟
كان جهلي بوجود شىء يسمى المرض النفسي هو ما جعلني غير قادرة على تفهم حالة "لوزة". وذلك كان مفهوماً في منتصف تسعينات القرن الماضي، ولكن أن نكون في ذلك الزمن ومازال أطفالنا يجهلون أن العالم به أشخاص مختلفون عنا ويجب أن نتقبلهم كما هم، هو شىء مؤسف.
كمراهقين أغبياء لم يتسامح زملاء روزاليند مع صمتها. كان من الممكن أن تقف الأزمة عند مشاعر الإحباط والعجز التي لازمت تلك الفتاة بسبب صراعها مع حالتها النفسية الصعبة وشعورها بالوحدة لعدم قدرتها على تكوين أي علاقات. ولكن في تلك القصة نشهد حالة مؤلمة-والأكثر إيلاما أنها معتادة-من الشراسة من قِبل زملاء "روزاليند" تجاهها وتجاه غيرها من المستضعفين من الطلبة. نجد موقف المدرسة بكل طاقمها من أكبره إلى أصغره في غاية التخاذل واللامبالاة تجاه تجاوزات الطلبة المتنمرين أو "البلطجية زي ما بنقول عندنا".
من الواضح أنها مصيبة عالمية. فالمنهج الدراسي والحفاظ على آلية سيره الزمنية هى الأولوية الأولى والأخيرة لمعظم النظم التعليمية في العالم. فالمدرس لديه وقت محدد لكي ينهي فيه درسه ويمرن طلابه عليه، وينتهي من جمع فروضهم المنزلية والاستعداد لباقي حصصه لبقية اليوم. فمتى يتوفر لديه وقت لكي ينتبه لطالب يسخر من ملابس زميله، أو أخر يخطف متعلقات زملائه عندما يدير المدرس ظهره، أو ثالث في الصفوف الخلفية يخفي وجهه بكتابه ويبكي في صمت لأيام دون أن ينتبه إليه أحد؟
تلك أشياء تافهة بالنسبة للنظام التعليمي. فصحة الطفل النفسية أقل أهمية من أن يُلتفت إليها.
اسلتزم الأمر من "روزاليند" أن تصرخ ولكن في صمت بطريقتها الخاصة حتى يفيق المجتمع المدرسي الذي تنتمي إليه من سباته وينتبه إلى حجم الكارثة التي تحدث. فدائرة التنمر اتسعت لتشمل الطلبة "المتنمرين" أنفسهم بل ووصلت الى المدرسين. فوضى حقيقية طالت الجميع ظالما ومظلوما وجعلت من تلك المدرسة مكانا غير آمن لمعظم من بها.
لم تكن المدرسة مسئولة بالطبع عن مشكلة "روزاليند" النفسية، ونعرف أن علاج تلك المشكلة لم يكن من ضمن مهامها أيضا. ولكن خلق بيئة أمنة لكل طفل هو الأولوية القصوى لأي مدرسة. وهذا ما نعتقده، وللأسف لا نقدر على تنفيذه.
2.5 stars
Showing the other side of the bully is what is always needed or missed in writing a story about bullying. What is behind that cruelty and aggressiveness is not less important than filling pages describing their mean acts towards those who can't stand for themselves. Depicting one dimensional "Bad character" that doesn't do anything other than doing others wrong wouldn't give me a very believable story.
I liked how the story pointed out the school's leniency with bullying is what makes the school a scary and unsafe environment for any kid. Teachers in this story were kind and supportive to Rosalind which was really important but wasn't enough to make her feel protected.
As a shy person, I can relate to what Rosalind went through. of course, I wasn't that silent, but I had a lot of challenges while dealing with the outside world. I had to struggle for a long time like her to find the courage to talk to people who I don't know and I had a lot of bad experiences that prolonged the time that I took to free myself from shyness. I'm still not really free.
The side story of her brother "Seb" was sweetly and perfectly written. Rosalind's bond with her dying brother is one of the loveliest brother/sister relationships I have read.
What was really annoying is the overusing of capitalization. It drove me crazy and I ended skipping reading a lot of sentences.
As a reading experience, as an adult, I found Rosalind's voice rather childish for me. But I think it will be just right for preteenagers. I would definitely recommend it to kids at my school.
عرفت لأول مرة حالة "الخرس الاختياري" عندما كنت في الصف الأول الإعدادي. كانت في فصلنا فتاة ذات اسم غير مألوف "لوزة". كانت في نفس عمر بطلة تلك القصة، وكانت مثلها لا تنطق مهما حاولنا التحدث معها ودفعها للرد علينا. ولا أنكر أن صمتها كان مستفزاً لنا فنحن نجهل أسباب هذا الصمت، ولكن لم يصل الأمر للاعتداء الجسدي عليها أو حتى السخرية منها مثل ما كان يحدث ل "روزليند" برغم أنني كنت في مدرسة حكومية. كان أقصى ما كانت تتعرض له هو سرقة طعامها وأي متعلقات مادية لديها استغلالاً لعدم قدرتها على الكلام. لم أعرف أبدا ما السبب وراء صمت "لوزة". ولم أعرف ماذا حل بها بعد تركي للمدرسة الإعدادية.
نُستفز كبشر عندما نرى من يتصرف بشكل غير مفهوم وغير مبرر. نفهم أن يكون الانسان أبكماً لأسباب جسدية أرغمته على صمته مثلما نفهم أن يكون المرء لديه مرضاً مزمناً ليس له يد فيه. ولكننا-كمراهقين اغبياء-لن نتسامح مع شخص قادر على الكلام ويمتنع عنه بإرادته.
أتخيل أن ما كان يُحرك زملاء "روزاليند" المتنمرين للتصرف بمثل تلك الوضاعة معها هو الغضب والجهل. لم أتصرف مع "لوزة" بوضاعة، ولكنني كنت أظن وقتها أنها كانت تمتنع عن الكلام تماما كنوع من "الدلع" أو رغبة في لفت الانتباه إليها، أو ك "حصن" لها من اسئلة المدرسين المفاجئة التي كانت تفزعنا طوال اليوم. وكل ذلك كان يغضبني، ففي النهاية لم أفهم مثلي مثل جميع زميلاتي في الفصل وقتها: هى مش عاوزة ترد علينا ليه؟
كان جهلي بوجود شىء يسمى المرض النفسي هو ما جعلني غير قادرة على تفهم حالة "لوزة". وذلك كان مفهوماً في منتصف تسعينات القرن الماضي، ولكن أن نكون في ذلك الزمن ومازال أطفالنا يجهلون أن العالم به أشخاص مختلفون عنا ويجب أن نتقبلهم كما هم، هو شىء مؤسف.
كمراهقين أغبياء لم يتسامح زملاء روزاليند مع صمتها. كان من الممكن أن تقف الأزمة عند مشاعر الإحباط والعجز التي لازمت تلك الفتاة بسبب صراعها مع حالتها النفسية الصعبة وشعورها بالوحدة لعدم قدرتها على تكوين أي علاقات. ولكن في تلك القصة نشهد حالة مؤلمة-والأكثر إيلاما أنها معتادة-من الشراسة من قِبل زملاء "روزاليند" تجاهها وتجاه غيرها من المستضعفين من الطلبة. نجد موقف المدرسة بكل طاقمها من أكبره إلى أصغره في غاية التخاذل واللامبالاة تجاه تجاوزات الطلبة المتنمرين أو "البلطجية زي ما بنقول عندنا".
من الواضح أنها مصيبة عالمية. فالمنهج الدراسي والحفاظ على آلية سيره الزمنية هى الأولوية الأولى والأخيرة لمعظم النظم التعليمية في العالم. فالمدرس لديه وقت محدد لكي ينهي فيه درسه ويمرن طلابه عليه، وينتهي من جمع فروضهم المنزلية والاستعداد لباقي حصصه لبقية اليوم. فمتى يتوفر لديه وقت لكي ينتبه لطالب يسخر من ملابس زميله، أو أخر يخطف متعلقات زملائه عندما يدير المدرس ظهره، أو ثالث في الصفوف الخلفية يخفي وجهه بكتابه ويبكي في صمت لأيام دون أن ينتبه إليه أحد؟
تلك أشياء تافهة بالنسبة للنظام التعليمي. فصحة الطفل النفسية أقل أهمية من أن يُلتفت إليها.
اسلتزم الأمر من "روزاليند" أن تصرخ ولكن في صمت بطريقتها الخاصة حتى يفيق المجتمع المدرسي الذي تنتمي إليه من سباته وينتبه إلى حجم الكارثة التي تحدث. فدائرة التنمر اتسعت لتشمل الطلبة "المتنمرين" أنفسهم بل ووصلت الى المدرسين. فوضى حقيقية طالت الجميع ظالما ومظلوما وجعلت من تلك المدرسة مكانا غير آمن لمعظم من بها.
لم تكن المدرسة مسئولة بالطبع عن مشكلة "روزاليند" النفسية، ونعرف أن علاج تلك المشكلة لم يكن من ضمن مهامها أيضا. ولكن خلق بيئة أمنة لكل طفل هو الأولوية القصوى لأي مدرسة. وهذا ما نعتقده، وللأسف لا نقدر على تنفيذه.
June 18, 2019
This young adult novel absolutely blew me away. I was expecting a plot about a girl getting bullied but I got so much more than that. I was transported back to when I was at school and how difficult it was to negotiate the social battlefield. I know that young people have a much harder time with social media pressures and cyber bullying making issues at school seep into every waking moment. This novel tackles these and more, with the Seb plot always there in the background.
Tamsin Winter writes with the voice of someone who has been there, a voice that knows what it is like for young adults today but also a voice that resonates with warmth and humour.
A must-read for anyone aged 11 or over!
Tamsin Winter writes with the voice of someone who has been there, a voice that knows what it is like for young adults today but also a voice that resonates with warmth and humour.
A must-read for anyone aged 11 or over!
April 3, 2021
please let middle grade fiction writers know that they don’t need #hashtags to be relatable, and not everything needs Random Capitalisation
August 17, 2017
Received with many thanks from Usborne Publishing UK in exchange for an honest review.
Another version of this review can be found here.
Here are a few reasons to convince you to pick this gem of a book up!
1. Realistic portrayal of SM
I'm a sucker for books that deal with mental illness, and when I realized that this book would tackle Selective Mutism, a complex childhood anxiety disorder, I was instantly intrigued. That combined with blogging and bullying where the bullied might eventually resort to bullying herself? This was me:
I'm incredibly pleased to inform you that Being Miss Nobody lived up to all my expectations. The author did a great job in portraying the crippling anxiety Rosalind experiences and how she deals with it on a daily basis, and from what I know of SM, this book dealt with it really, really well.
2. Intriguing storyline
Rosalind Banks has been- in her own words- Officially Weird since she was nine, but she has actually had SM since forever. There are times when the words in her head Disappear Completely, and then there are times when they get into a Massive Muddle, or sometimes she knows exactly what needs to be said but the words get stuck somewhere and she just can't get them out.
What happens when your doctor thinks its a good idea to change send you to a new secondary school when you're already suffering from the hugest anxiety? Rosalind ends up being a victim of bullying at school, and she eventually starts an anonymous blog (with the help of her little brother) to start speaking up about everything she can't in real life. What happens when you have infinite power under the guise of anonymity on social media, and what are its consequences? The author beautifully portrays this through the book, while also dealing with loss, grief and learning to speak up when it's most important.
3. Pro therapy attitude
Books that depict positive attitudes towards therapy are few and far in between, and therefore it's always a pleasant surprise to stumble upon such gems.
"There wasn't an Awkward Silence like there used to be with Dr Peak Not Peek and the room felt safe because she didn't have a grey recording box, or ask me any questions, so I knew for sure she meant it when she said I didn't have to speak, which isn't what therapy used to feel like."
This book shows us both sides of the coin- how the wrong kind of therapy and therapist can be more harm than help, and how the right one can do worlds of good for you. I loved Octavia and thought she was wonderfully portrayed.
4. Compelling voice
Rozzie was a lovely, strong 11-year-old, and her character arc was brilliantly etched. We see how she takes baby steps in dealing with her anxiety, and towards the end especially, we see her learn and grow tremendously from her mistakes. I loved seeing everything unfold through her eyes, and immediately took to her voice.
"It was A Disaster On Practically A Global Scale. I could not imagine anything worse than being in the hall in front of everyone not being able to speak about the sugar concentration in orange juice."
You laugh, you smile, and you cry with Rosalind, and that, truly, is the author's success.
5. Refreshing relationships
Right from Rosalind and her neighbour Mrs Quinney, to Rosalind and her brand new friend Ailsa, there are a many fantastic relationships portrayed throughout the course of the story. Rosalind goes from being tentative around them to being very close, and it was truly heartwarming to see the progress she makes with various people. My most favorite out of all was the relationship between Rozzie and her little brother, Super Seb.
"Just pretend you're a superhero like Batgirl and the library lady is The Target. Only instead of punching her brains out, you have to speak to her. And once you've done it you've saved the entire school from her evil plan."
Diagnosed with "poo-kaemia" and weirdly obsessed with poo and pharaohs and dinosaurs, he was always, always there for Rosalind, and she for him. Their exchanges were one of my most favorite parts of the books, and when eventually bad turns to worse, I was left tearing up.
This was hands down one of the best brother-sister relationships ever and that's reason enough for you to pick this book up!
Final verdict:
A heartwarming (and a little heartbreaking) story about a brave 11-year old who learns the importance of speaking up, even when it feels like you'd rather face-plant a buffet. This is a must-read!
The story idea: 5/5
The realization of the story: 5/5
The characters: 5/5
The cover: 5/5
Enjoy factor: 5/5
Final rating: 5/5
Another version of this review can be found here.
Here are a few reasons to convince you to pick this gem of a book up!
1. Realistic portrayal of SM
I'm a sucker for books that deal with mental illness, and when I realized that this book would tackle Selective Mutism, a complex childhood anxiety disorder, I was instantly intrigued. That combined with blogging and bullying where the bullied might eventually resort to bullying herself? This was me:
I'm incredibly pleased to inform you that Being Miss Nobody lived up to all my expectations. The author did a great job in portraying the crippling anxiety Rosalind experiences and how she deals with it on a daily basis, and from what I know of SM, this book dealt with it really, really well.
2. Intriguing storyline
Rosalind Banks has been- in her own words- Officially Weird since she was nine, but she has actually had SM since forever. There are times when the words in her head Disappear Completely, and then there are times when they get into a Massive Muddle, or sometimes she knows exactly what needs to be said but the words get stuck somewhere and she just can't get them out.
What happens when your doctor thinks its a good idea to change send you to a new secondary school when you're already suffering from the hugest anxiety? Rosalind ends up being a victim of bullying at school, and she eventually starts an anonymous blog (with the help of her little brother) to start speaking up about everything she can't in real life. What happens when you have infinite power under the guise of anonymity on social media, and what are its consequences? The author beautifully portrays this through the book, while also dealing with loss, grief and learning to speak up when it's most important.
3. Pro therapy attitude
Books that depict positive attitudes towards therapy are few and far in between, and therefore it's always a pleasant surprise to stumble upon such gems.
"There wasn't an Awkward Silence like there used to be with Dr Peak Not Peek and the room felt safe because she didn't have a grey recording box, or ask me any questions, so I knew for sure she meant it when she said I didn't have to speak, which isn't what therapy used to feel like."
This book shows us both sides of the coin- how the wrong kind of therapy and therapist can be more harm than help, and how the right one can do worlds of good for you. I loved Octavia and thought she was wonderfully portrayed.
4. Compelling voice
Rozzie was a lovely, strong 11-year-old, and her character arc was brilliantly etched. We see how she takes baby steps in dealing with her anxiety, and towards the end especially, we see her learn and grow tremendously from her mistakes. I loved seeing everything unfold through her eyes, and immediately took to her voice.
"It was A Disaster On Practically A Global Scale. I could not imagine anything worse than being in the hall in front of everyone not being able to speak about the sugar concentration in orange juice."
You laugh, you smile, and you cry with Rosalind, and that, truly, is the author's success.
5. Refreshing relationships
Right from Rosalind and her neighbour Mrs Quinney, to Rosalind and her brand new friend Ailsa, there are a many fantastic relationships portrayed throughout the course of the story. Rosalind goes from being tentative around them to being very close, and it was truly heartwarming to see the progress she makes with various people. My most favorite out of all was the relationship between Rozzie and her little brother, Super Seb.
"Just pretend you're a superhero like Batgirl and the library lady is The Target. Only instead of punching her brains out, you have to speak to her. And once you've done it you've saved the entire school from her evil plan."
Diagnosed with "poo-kaemia" and weirdly obsessed with poo and pharaohs and dinosaurs, he was always, always there for Rosalind, and she for him. Their exchanges were one of my most favorite parts of the books, and when eventually bad turns to worse, I was left tearing up.
This was hands down one of the best brother-sister relationships ever and that's reason enough for you to pick this book up!
Final verdict:
A heartwarming (and a little heartbreaking) story about a brave 11-year old who learns the importance of speaking up, even when it feels like you'd rather face-plant a buffet. This is a must-read!
The story idea: 5/5
The realization of the story: 5/5
The characters: 5/5
The cover: 5/5
Enjoy factor: 5/5
Final rating: 5/5
March 29, 2020
A story about speaking out from a girl who can't.
I really enjoyed this book, the start of the book took my a while to read but once the main plot point of the story came I finished it in no time.
It really opened my eyes to bullying and how it can makes others feel. It really made me think about all the hurtful things that you can say to someone without realising it.
The book shows you that you should be careful how you deal with issues like bullying and that there is a very fine line between calling people out on the wrong things they have done and bullying them back.
I really enjoyed this book, the start of the book took my a while to read but once the main plot point of the story came I finished it in no time.
It really opened my eyes to bullying and how it can makes others feel. It really made me think about all the hurtful things that you can say to someone without realising it.
The book shows you that you should be careful how you deal with issues like bullying and that there is a very fine line between calling people out on the wrong things they have done and bullying them back.
August 27, 2018
Hi again!
I just want to say: I think Being Miss Nobody is one of my favourite books I have EVER read in my ENTIRE life!!!!!!! My sister recommended it to me. At first, I thought, it looks okay. But then, when I really got into the book, I loooovvvveedddd it! I think that my favourite character was Seb. He was the little brother of the main character, Rosalind Banks. I liked Seb because he was always really positive and in a good mood. He was sick, but had a big smile on his face, every day and was a huge inspiration to me. Also, he's adorable!!!! Sparkle.... OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
I just want to say: I think Being Miss Nobody is one of my favourite books I have EVER read in my ENTIRE life!!!!!!! My sister recommended it to me. At first, I thought, it looks okay. But then, when I really got into the book, I loooovvvveedddd it! I think that my favourite character was Seb. He was the little brother of the main character, Rosalind Banks. I liked Seb because he was always really positive and in a good mood. He was sick, but had a big smile on his face, every day and was a huge inspiration to me. Also, he's adorable!!!! Sparkle.... OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
February 24, 2020
I picked this up from the library, knowing absolutely nothing about it, but devoured it in one sitting. The story follows Rosalind, an eleven-year-old girl who is a selective mute and is negotiating moving to secondary school as well as her younger brother battling with cancer. Rosalind's family are so lovingly and realistically portrayed and I adored the relationship between Rosalind and Seb throughout the whole novel. Rosalind's neighbour and her potential first friend Ailsa, were also brilliant.
The depiction of casual bullying in school was realistic and made me feel angry, especially as so many of the teachers seem completely unaware of what is going on. I really felt Rosalind's frustration and helplessness when she knew that just speaking would help her to resolve a situation, yet felt unable to do so.
When she started her blog I found myself becoming tense as I could see how easily it would all fall apart for her and the power of finally having a voice leading her to become a bully herself.
Such an interesting, empowering and satisfying read.
The depiction of casual bullying in school was realistic and made me feel angry, especially as so many of the teachers seem completely unaware of what is going on. I really felt Rosalind's frustration and helplessness when she knew that just speaking would help her to resolve a situation, yet felt unable to do so.
When she started her blog I found myself becoming tense as I could see how easily it would all fall apart for her and the power of finally having a voice leading her to become a bully herself.
Such an interesting, empowering and satisfying read.
July 2, 2017
Actual Rating: 4.5/5
Original Being Miss Nobody by Tamsin Winter (Review) Blogpost
I am so lucky that i was able to get this book. It was so sad and heartbreaking. And i loved this book to the core.
This book is about eleven years old Rosalind, who suffers from Selective Mutism. This story is about her at new secondary school and her dealing with everything that comes with it. Its about friendship , loss, finding sanctuary and all in all how to be brave.
This story had a pretty realistic portrayal about SM, although i didn't know about it much prior to this book. But this was heartbreaking to hear from the mind of someone who actually suffer from it. To see their struggle in every day to day life and the frustration that comes up with it.
So as Rosalind changes school and enters the new environment she is met with so many difficulties and hardship. And having SM doesn't help and children in schools sometimes can be downright mean. Being fed up and out raged by all the treatment and bullying, Rosalind is inspired to start a blog "Miss Nobody".
This book does such a fantastic portrayal of Rosalind's mind and their are so many illustrations and beautiful graphic through out the book to show her muddled brain in public when she wants to speak.
Rose's voice is compelling, she makes you feel so many thing, she makes you laugh. She makes you anxious, she make you angry. Just by her voice entailing that sense into to you about what she is enduring or thinking.
I took a deep breath, hummed a little bit and said, "Hi!" only it came out really loud and a few people turned around and I felt like the entire world was staring at me and that any moment Friendly Checkout Lady Number Five would ring her bell and announce over the tannoy, " Weirdly Loud Voice Girl at till number five!"
"It was A Disaster On Practically A Global Scale. I could not imagine anything worse than being in the hall in front of everyone not being able to speak about the sugar concentration in orange juice."
" I tired telling myself that I had Reasons To Be Cheerful, like Mrs Quinney was always going on about, like my family, having enough food, not living in squalor and poverty or having flies feast on my wounds like some of the people she had seen when she worked for God. Bur that night I didn't feel like I had any reasons To Be Cheerful at all.
This books has some really beautiful relations in it and i loved them all so much. From Mrs Quinney next door, to the parents , to the new best friend this book was packed with wonderful characters and relationships. Specially Seb , Roses brother. They were so heart warming together and it was heart breaking.
Just pretend you're a superhero like Batgirl and the library lady is The Target. Only instead of punching her brains out, you have to speak to her. And once you've done it you've saved the entire school from her evil plan."
Seb is the most pure and good part of this book. His dialogues and story is just so heart wrenching. And the dynamic between rose and him is just too good. Their exchanges through out the book were my favorite parts.
The one or two thing that i didn't find right or what irked me were:
Some times Rosalind sounded way to mature for a 11 year old voice.
And how nobody no teacher or any other authority figure did anything about it at her school.
Over all this books is amazing. The mental health issues are beautifully written and handled. She delved into the yes and no's of therapy and how somethings some can work out some won't. And that when they do, how helpful they can be towards the betterment and the good of the sufferer
.
Final Verdict:
I would recommend this book to everyone. It one of those book that deals with issues of society and human kinds. While having a much much deeper meaning about standing up to for yourself. Speaking out about wrong and right. To issue everyone can relate to even without being mentally ill. This is a must read
The publisher kindly sent me this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are, of course, honest and completely my own.
Original Being Miss Nobody by Tamsin Winter (Review) Blogpost
I am so lucky that i was able to get this book. It was so sad and heartbreaking. And i loved this book to the core.
This book is about eleven years old Rosalind, who suffers from Selective Mutism. This story is about her at new secondary school and her dealing with everything that comes with it. Its about friendship , loss, finding sanctuary and all in all how to be brave.
This story had a pretty realistic portrayal about SM, although i didn't know about it much prior to this book. But this was heartbreaking to hear from the mind of someone who actually suffer from it. To see their struggle in every day to day life and the frustration that comes up with it.
So as Rosalind changes school and enters the new environment she is met with so many difficulties and hardship. And having SM doesn't help and children in schools sometimes can be downright mean. Being fed up and out raged by all the treatment and bullying, Rosalind is inspired to start a blog "Miss Nobody".
This book does such a fantastic portrayal of Rosalind's mind and their are so many illustrations and beautiful graphic through out the book to show her muddled brain in public when she wants to speak.
Rose's voice is compelling, she makes you feel so many thing, she makes you laugh. She makes you anxious, she make you angry. Just by her voice entailing that sense into to you about what she is enduring or thinking.
I took a deep breath, hummed a little bit and said, "Hi!" only it came out really loud and a few people turned around and I felt like the entire world was staring at me and that any moment Friendly Checkout Lady Number Five would ring her bell and announce over the tannoy, " Weirdly Loud Voice Girl at till number five!"
"It was A Disaster On Practically A Global Scale. I could not imagine anything worse than being in the hall in front of everyone not being able to speak about the sugar concentration in orange juice."
" I tired telling myself that I had Reasons To Be Cheerful, like Mrs Quinney was always going on about, like my family, having enough food, not living in squalor and poverty or having flies feast on my wounds like some of the people she had seen when she worked for God. Bur that night I didn't feel like I had any reasons To Be Cheerful at all.
This books has some really beautiful relations in it and i loved them all so much. From Mrs Quinney next door, to the parents , to the new best friend this book was packed with wonderful characters and relationships. Specially Seb , Roses brother. They were so heart warming together and it was heart breaking.
Just pretend you're a superhero like Batgirl and the library lady is The Target. Only instead of punching her brains out, you have to speak to her. And once you've done it you've saved the entire school from her evil plan."
Seb is the most pure and good part of this book. His dialogues and story is just so heart wrenching. And the dynamic between rose and him is just too good. Their exchanges through out the book were my favorite parts.
The one or two thing that i didn't find right or what irked me were:
Some times Rosalind sounded way to mature for a 11 year old voice.
And how nobody no teacher or any other authority figure did anything about it at her school.
Over all this books is amazing. The mental health issues are beautifully written and handled. She delved into the yes and no's of therapy and how somethings some can work out some won't. And that when they do, how helpful they can be towards the betterment and the good of the sufferer
.
Final Verdict:
I would recommend this book to everyone. It one of those book that deals with issues of society and human kinds. While having a much much deeper meaning about standing up to for yourself. Speaking out about wrong and right. To issue everyone can relate to even without being mentally ill. This is a must read
The publisher kindly sent me this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are, of course, honest and completely my own.
April 4, 2021
Being Miss Nobody kocht ik al een hele tijd geleden, ik liet het ook signeren door de auteur, maar ik kwam er pas vier jaar later toe om dit boek te lezen. Ik weet het, het is erg de laatste tijd. Being Miss Nobody leek mij echt een heel goed boek. Een hoofdpersonage met selective mutisme start een blog om een stem te krijgen. Echter draait haar blog volledig anders uit dan verwacht.
Het boek bevat een krachtige boodschap, maar door de schrijfstijl komt het niet volledig tot zijn recht. De schrijfstijl kwam voor mij net iets te basic over om het tot een mooi geheel te maken. Het zorgde er ook voor dat het verhaal mij niet helemaal meesleepte zoals ik had gehoopt. Ook het einde was niet zoals ik het had verwacht en zeker niet meteen realistisch. Ik begrijp dat de auteur een moraal van het verhaal wilt neerzetten en een boodschap wil meegeven aan de lezers, maar de rep van selective mutism kwam hierdoor wat in het gedrang.
Het was een leuk en fijn boek, maar jammer genoeg niet eentje om te onthouden.
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Het boek bevat een krachtige boodschap, maar door de schrijfstijl komt het niet volledig tot zijn recht. De schrijfstijl kwam voor mij net iets te basic over om het tot een mooi geheel te maken. Het zorgde er ook voor dat het verhaal mij niet helemaal meesleepte zoals ik had gehoopt. Ook het einde was niet zoals ik het had verwacht en zeker niet meteen realistisch. Ik begrijp dat de auteur een moraal van het verhaal wilt neerzetten en een boodschap wil meegeven aan de lezers, maar de rep van selective mutism kwam hierdoor wat in het gedrang.
Het was een leuk en fijn boek, maar jammer genoeg niet eentje om te onthouden.
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January 30, 2019
I truly enjoy Being Miss Nobody. This is a story about a girl with SM (selective mutism) name Rosalind. SM is something that I wasn’t really aware or have knowledge of. But through this book, I understand a lot! I am so grateful for that!
Reading this book is a bit difficult because I feel so helpless and angry. I just want to hug Rosalind so bad and just protect her from any meanies. But... let me tell you... Rosalind... oh gosh this girl. I don’t know how she can handle everything honestly. That young and that strong! I admire her :)
People, please read this book! ✨
Reading this book is a bit difficult because I feel so helpless and angry. I just want to hug Rosalind so bad and just protect her from any meanies. But... let me tell you... Rosalind... oh gosh this girl. I don’t know how she can handle everything honestly. That young and that strong! I admire her :)
People, please read this book! ✨
August 13, 2020
This was such an insightful book into the world of Selective Mutism, of which I didn't know anything about. This was the first book that I cried at - it was such a rollercoaster of emotions.
There are some many messages that run through the book, of speaking up, bullying, kindness, love and normalising therapy.
I also loved the concept that bullies can be bullied by people they are bullying and the underlying plot of Seb and leukemia which effects so many children and families!
There are some many messages that run through the book, of speaking up, bullying, kindness, love and normalising therapy.
I also loved the concept that bullies can be bullied by people they are bullying and the underlying plot of Seb and leukemia which effects so many children and families!
July 14, 2020
This was such a heartwarming read with such a wonderful message.
I really loved this book. It follows a girl with selective mutism, something which I've never read about before. This book also touches on having leukaemia.
I thought the writing was really good. I really loved Rosalind and her brother. I really felt for her whole family.
This book deals with some really hard topics but does so in a way that is easy for children to understand.
I think this book can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Even though I've never experienced selective mutism, I really related to a lot of what Rosalind was talking about in relation being shy and anxious.
The messages in this book are really clear and important for children to hear.
This book was so heartwarming but also a little bit heartbreaking at times. Can not recommend enough to children but also teens and adults.
TW: bullying, cyberbullying and leukaemia
I really loved this book. It follows a girl with selective mutism, something which I've never read about before. This book also touches on having leukaemia.
I thought the writing was really good. I really loved Rosalind and her brother. I really felt for her whole family.
This book deals with some really hard topics but does so in a way that is easy for children to understand.
I think this book can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Even though I've never experienced selective mutism, I really related to a lot of what Rosalind was talking about in relation being shy and anxious.
The messages in this book are really clear and important for children to hear.
This book was so heartwarming but also a little bit heartbreaking at times. Can not recommend enough to children but also teens and adults.
TW: bullying, cyberbullying and leukaemia
November 28, 2017
Really enjoyed this story about 11 year old Rosalind, who has selective mutism (SM) - she is able to talk to her parents, brother and next door neighbour only. Everyone at her primary school understood about her inability to speak, but the decision to move her to a school where no-one knows her, as a 'fresh start', has proven disastrous. She is bullied constantly, and as she is silent and friendless, it is not picked up on at all, or the bullies lie about what they are doing, which is believed by the teachers.
Her 8 year old brother has leukemia, and is not responding to treatment, so her parents' focus is on him, and as Rosalind doesn't wnat to worry them any further, she doesn't disclose what is happening at all.
When Rosalind has had enough, she starts a blog written by Miss Nobody, identifying what's going on with her and other students, but then her online identity is co-opted by others who start cyber bullying too...
Our 11 year old boy grabbed it and is loving it as well, and it is opening up lots of conversations. I'll be buying a second copy for our primary students.
Her 8 year old brother has leukemia, and is not responding to treatment, so her parents' focus is on him, and as Rosalind doesn't wnat to worry them any further, she doesn't disclose what is happening at all.
When Rosalind has had enough, she starts a blog written by Miss Nobody, identifying what's going on with her and other students, but then her online identity is co-opted by others who start cyber bullying too...
Our 11 year old boy grabbed it and is loving it as well, and it is opening up lots of conversations. I'll be buying a second copy for our primary students.
August 2, 2018
I found this book at a book fair. I had never seen it before so I had a look at the back and I liked the look of it, so I bought it. I finished it in a few days because I loved it so much. This book had me hooked until the very end. When I first started reading it, I didn't think it would be a sad book, but it was.
Rosalind Banks was the main character and she had Selective Mutism. I had never even heard of this before I read the book! In the beginning, the story just talks about her problems in school ( i.e. bullying ). However, later in the book, it focuses on other problems, such as her brother's illness and the blog she creates. This blog seems to help many people at first ( known as 'nobodies' ), but later creates many, many problems.
This was a beautiful but heart-breaking story, and I cannot believe that this is Tamsin Winter's first book, as she is obviously a very talented writer.
Rosalind Banks was the main character and she had Selective Mutism. I had never even heard of this before I read the book! In the beginning, the story just talks about her problems in school ( i.e. bullying ). However, later in the book, it focuses on other problems, such as her brother's illness and the blog she creates. This blog seems to help many people at first ( known as 'nobodies' ), but later creates many, many problems.
This was a beautiful but heart-breaking story, and I cannot believe that this is Tamsin Winter's first book, as she is obviously a very talented writer.
January 14, 2020
I love love loved this book. The book was so captivating and follows the story of Rosalind and her journey through emotionally draining and depressing times. One thing I will say is that its hard to re-read because there are just so many plot twists and so much information in this book that it takes the fun away the second time. But overall a great read (quick too and cheap).
January 20, 2020
I loved it!
Not an ordinary book. In fact, very special and endearing with unexpected twists and turns. Made me laugh out loud, and cheer as well, poignant too, this book is a keeper!
I’d read it again!
Not an ordinary book. In fact, very special and endearing with unexpected twists and turns. Made me laugh out loud, and cheer as well, poignant too, this book is a keeper!
I’d read it again!
June 2, 2018
This book was given to me to read by my 13 year old when I ran out of books to read. What a great book, I’m so glad my teen has read this.
January 27, 2018
Awe, one of my favourite books. Tears are in my eyes.
August 17, 2017
This review was originally posted at Dual Reads
I received a copy for an honest review.
This is the most Book-Of-My-Life book I have ever read. There were times where it felt like this book was set in the school I went to (I actually pictured it as that school for basically the entire book. And the depiction of Selective Mutism was so spot on.
Rosalind, the main character, is delightful. She is eleven which initially worried me as I don't generally like to read from such a young perspective but she was so like eleven year old me that it wasn't hard to get inside her head at all. Tamsin Winters wrote her inner voice so well it was so easy to visualise emotions and the anxiety and frustration of not being able to say anything. I related to Rosalind a lot but also desperately wanted to jump inside the book and protect her.
Her brother was maybe my favourite character because he reminds me very, very much of my little brother. He was funny and adorable and any scene with him in it automatically made me sit up because I was just so ready for whatever he wanted to do or say next. His relationship with Rosalind was very well written as well. It captured that element of sibling rivalry but also that total devotion between siblings that's unlike any other relationship and I loved their in-conversations and interactions a lot.
The mental illness depiction was, to my experience, very accurate. I really appreciated the line between speaking out and bullying. It's so easy when you see someone standing up against bullies to applaud whatever they say but there is a point at which it becomes bullying in return. And I liked the progression of Rosalind's online experience because whilst I was overjoyed to see her finding people who agreed with her and to see her becoming a little more confident - I was also worrying every time it turned a little bit mean towards the bullies themselves. And again, this is really easy to say as an adult with years of therapy behind her looking at a situation but eleven year old me would have acted a lot like Rosalind I think - if I had a blog then.
This is a book that I will think about for a long time and will definitely be recommending in future - and whilst it definitely had a huge effect on me now I think it would be even more helpful for anyone of secondary school age who is experiencing something similar. As a slight warning I would say that at times I found the book tiring to read purely because I would get triggered by the anxiety - it was worth it though to read a book that made me feel so understood.
I received a copy for an honest review.
This is the most Book-Of-My-Life book I have ever read. There were times where it felt like this book was set in the school I went to (I actually pictured it as that school for basically the entire book. And the depiction of Selective Mutism was so spot on.
Rosalind, the main character, is delightful. She is eleven which initially worried me as I don't generally like to read from such a young perspective but she was so like eleven year old me that it wasn't hard to get inside her head at all. Tamsin Winters wrote her inner voice so well it was so easy to visualise emotions and the anxiety and frustration of not being able to say anything. I related to Rosalind a lot but also desperately wanted to jump inside the book and protect her.
Her brother was maybe my favourite character because he reminds me very, very much of my little brother. He was funny and adorable and any scene with him in it automatically made me sit up because I was just so ready for whatever he wanted to do or say next. His relationship with Rosalind was very well written as well. It captured that element of sibling rivalry but also that total devotion between siblings that's unlike any other relationship and I loved their in-conversations and interactions a lot.
The mental illness depiction was, to my experience, very accurate. I really appreciated the line between speaking out and bullying. It's so easy when you see someone standing up against bullies to applaud whatever they say but there is a point at which it becomes bullying in return. And I liked the progression of Rosalind's online experience because whilst I was overjoyed to see her finding people who agreed with her and to see her becoming a little more confident - I was also worrying every time it turned a little bit mean towards the bullies themselves. And again, this is really easy to say as an adult with years of therapy behind her looking at a situation but eleven year old me would have acted a lot like Rosalind I think - if I had a blog then.
This is a book that I will think about for a long time and will definitely be recommending in future - and whilst it definitely had a huge effect on me now I think it would be even more helpful for anyone of secondary school age who is experiencing something similar. As a slight warning I would say that at times I found the book tiring to read purely because I would get triggered by the anxiety - it was worth it though to read a book that made me feel so understood.
August 12, 2018
This is one of the best debut novels I`ve read this year, if not ever. I was hooked from page one, as we`re told the story of Rosalind, a girl with selective mutism who is starting high school. The book sensitively tackles selective mutism, bullying and social media (and some parts of Rosalind`s school experience resonated with things I`ve seen in the past, and I feel like a lot of readers will be able to identify with her fears about secondary school). The book also dealt with childhood cancer from a sibling perspective (Rosalind`s younger brother Seb is very ill throughout the novel), and for this and also the writing style and general tone of the book, I was reminded of Sally Nicholls` Ways to Live Forever. This moved me as much as that story did too. I was on an absolute rollercoaster ride of emotions throughout Being Miss Nobody; I laughed at Rosalind and Seb`s adorable sibling relationship, I cried when Rosalind was struggling at school and with life and I was joyous when things went well for her. Each character felt real to me and I loved them all so much (except, of course, the bullies). Finally, the ending was just perfect for the book- it was bittersweet but hopeful, and left me sobbing but wholly satisfied with this story (which I read in a matter of hours. I physically couldn`t stop reading). I can`t tell you how phenomenal this book is.
December 7, 2018
This is a touching story about the journey of a girl who doesn’t speak, and when starting a new secondary school, she faces a lot of struggles, so decides to make a blog. In the story we see her blog grow and she becomes a lot more confident within herself online, yet when she’s is at school she doesn’t talk. Towards the end of the book we see rosalind improve as she gets help, and finally gets to a stage when she is talking, a mass difference to the start of the book.
I really enjoyed this book as you see life from the eyes of someone eyes of someone experiencing it differently.
I recommend this book to young teenagers and I really enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed this book as you see life from the eyes of someone eyes of someone experiencing it differently.
I recommend this book to young teenagers and I really enjoyed it.
December 13, 2019
Amazing book about a girl with selective mutism who wants to be normal and able to speak so she starts an online blog it follows her through getting therapy, personal family issues and finding her voice. Id highly recommend this book it also has a theme of bullying and definitely gets the message across not okay to be a keyboard warrior cyberbully or a bully fullstop had to stay up all night to read this book couldn't put it down kept saying to myself just a few more pages then lihts out but nope couldn't do it !
April 23, 2017
I won this in a good reads first read giveaway. I passed the book onto my niece who said it was a great book and she would give it 5 stars.
April 4, 2018
3.5 stars
December 17, 2019
This book was absolutely brilliant.
February 2, 2020
i dont understand how a book literally aimed at 11 year olds made me feel more emotions than half the YA books ive read this year like 10/10 for the characters and plot
February 13, 2020
ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK AND THATS SAYING SOMETHING
October 8, 2020
Being Miss Nobody is the story of a little girl, Rosalind Banks, who finds it difficult to speak to people at times and therefore gets bullied at school for her inability. Things change slowly and gradually as she starts her own blog with the help of her little brother, Seb with the name of Miss Nobody, until the story takes an unexpected turn.
There are many characters in this book, some completely lovable like Rosalind's little brother Seb, as well as her parents, her next door neighbor, Mrs. Quinney, and Rosalind's school buddy, Ailse. The most cute and quirky one is Seb, which never fails to cheer up the reader whenever he appears in the story and leaves one at tears at the end.
The story will warm up your heart and possibly refresh many memories of your childhood. Also, there is a brilliant message given through the book which will definitely leave you with lingering thought. The characters are well so well developed and the scenes so vividly narrated that it all comes alive in front of the eyes. It is definitely an enjoyable read and one that will make you laugh and smile with all the innocence as well as tug your heart with the irony and tragedy. But, if you want to have a good time curling up with a book, this is the one to go for it!
There are many characters in this book, some completely lovable like Rosalind's little brother Seb, as well as her parents, her next door neighbor, Mrs. Quinney, and Rosalind's school buddy, Ailse. The most cute and quirky one is Seb, which never fails to cheer up the reader whenever he appears in the story and leaves one at tears at the end.
The story will warm up your heart and possibly refresh many memories of your childhood. Also, there is a brilliant message given through the book which will definitely leave you with lingering thought. The characters are well so well developed and the scenes so vividly narrated that it all comes alive in front of the eyes. It is definitely an enjoyable read and one that will make you laugh and smile with all the innocence as well as tug your heart with the irony and tragedy. But, if you want to have a good time curling up with a book, this is the one to go for it!
April 13, 2021
A cute first person novel from the perspective of a middle schooler with Selective Mutism. A bit long for my taste; could've been condensed, very repetitive especially in early chapters, and the overuse of Capital Letters for Everything to show How Bad it really feels... was A Big Annoyance to me. It lost its meaning and characterized the girl as melodramatic. I found her brother Seb a much more rounded character and likable.
As always, stories about kids who choose to suffer rather than use accommodations are bothersome to me. On the flip side the complacency of so many adults (e.g. the bus driver), and the meanness of so many kids in all grades, at least from her perspective, is shocking and, I think, exaggerated.
Would a kid who had her stuff thrown on the ground every morning continue to go into the room before the teacher arrived? Of course not. Some characterization just wasn't believable.
First person narratives are not reliable for obvious reasons but they do give insight that we wouldn't get otherwise. Like Wonder and Out of my Mind, Being Miss Nobody does wonders for the marginalized SM community and the aspects of speech therapy and leukemia treatment rounded out a nice medical story to learn from. Social media lessons, too, although do people blog still?
Once the capital letters stopped being so often, I was able to read with more engagement and I read this book in a few sittings, even shedding tears for Seb along the way.
Recommend for grade 5, although we teach this in grade 6.
As always, stories about kids who choose to suffer rather than use accommodations are bothersome to me. On the flip side the complacency of so many adults (e.g. the bus driver), and the meanness of so many kids in all grades, at least from her perspective, is shocking and, I think, exaggerated.
Would a kid who had her stuff thrown on the ground every morning continue to go into the room before the teacher arrived? Of course not. Some characterization just wasn't believable.
First person narratives are not reliable for obvious reasons but they do give insight that we wouldn't get otherwise. Like Wonder and Out of my Mind, Being Miss Nobody does wonders for the marginalized SM community and the aspects of speech therapy and leukemia treatment rounded out a nice medical story to learn from. Social media lessons, too, although do people blog still?
Once the capital letters stopped being so often, I was able to read with more engagement and I read this book in a few sittings, even shedding tears for Seb along the way.
Recommend for grade 5, although we teach this in grade 6.
January 29, 2019
I think most readers will empathise with Rosalind here. Though they may not live with selective mutism or have a younger brother dying of leukaemia they are likely to have felt insecure or anxious/worried about what others think of them.
When Rosalind starts at high school she is determined to try and create a positive experience. Full of good intentions, school soon becomes a place she hates as she’s mocked for not speaking.
Determined to find her voice, Rosalind starts a blog. Unfortunately the perils of social media become all too clear as those she’s complaining about soon start to experience their own bullying. It wasn’t what Rosalind intended, but it teaches her a valuable lesson.
More like 3.5 stars, this was a genuinely heart-warming read.
When Rosalind starts at high school she is determined to try and create a positive experience. Full of good intentions, school soon becomes a place she hates as she’s mocked for not speaking.
Determined to find her voice, Rosalind starts a blog. Unfortunately the perils of social media become all too clear as those she’s complaining about soon start to experience their own bullying. It wasn’t what Rosalind intended, but it teaches her a valuable lesson.
More like 3.5 stars, this was a genuinely heart-warming read.
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