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Snitch 2: A Year of Relative Madness
Ben Smith has the perfect family, he wouldn't trade one f them. But in the sixteenth year of his life, everything changes. Ben's world is turned upside down.
Three things happen:
#1: A truck collides with a bus.
#2 A plane lands in Dubai, one passenger short.
#3: There is a vicious dog fight.
Ben's family circle suddenly grows by one, then by two and then by another. The sum of all these new family members should be three, right? Except everyone knows that two plus one relatives doesn't make three, they make trouble. Ben doesn't know it, but he's about to have a year of relative madness.
Three things happen:
#1: A truck collides with a bus.
#2 A plane lands in Dubai, one passenger short.
#3: There is a vicious dog fight.
Ben's family circle suddenly grows by one, then by two and then by another. The sum of all these new family members should be three, right? Except everyone knows that two plus one relatives doesn't make three, they make trouble. Ben doesn't know it, but he's about to have a year of relative madness.
167 pages, Paperback
Published April 2, 2018
About the author
Edyth Bulbring
27 books38 followersEdyth Bulbring is an award-winning author of nine Young Adult novels: The Summer of Toffie and Grummer which was shortlisted for the English Academy's 2010 Percy FitzPatrick prize for Youth Literature (Oxford University Press, February 2008); Cornelia Button and the Globe of Gamagion (Jacana, April 2008); The Club (Jonathan Ball Publishers, September 2008); Pops and The Nearly Dead (Penguin, March 2010); Melly, Mrs Ho and Me (Penguin, September 2010); Melly, Fatty and Me which was awarded the English Academy's 2012 Percy FitzPatrick prize for Youth Literature (Penguin, September 2011); The Mark which was awarded the English Academy's 2016 Percy FitzPatrick Prize for Youth Literature (Tafelberg September 2014) and Snitch which won the 2017 M.E.R Prize for best Afrikaans or English youth novel (Tafelberg, May 2016).
She was born in Boksburg and grew up in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She worked as a journalist for fifteen years and was the political correspondent at the Sunday Times of South Africa covering the first democratic elections. She likes dogs, trees and junk shops.
She was born in Boksburg and grew up in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She worked as a journalist for fifteen years and was the political correspondent at the Sunday Times of South Africa covering the first democratic elections. She likes dogs, trees and junk shops.
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April 11, 2019
My first response to finishing Snitch 2 by Edyth Bulbring was "Wow! This was fun!" and it's rare to find a YA novel that has that magic combination of wit, humour and just a touch of the absurd. While I don't think it would have been vital to read book 1 first, I reckon it would most certainly help with context. Edyth is clearly comfortable with her characters, and it shows, and I feel that they truly shine in book 2, with the addition of a few more.
Most of all, this is a clever book, filled with characters who are all interesting, and who are constantly at cross purposes to each other – with many unintentionally (for them) humorous results. I won't go into the story too deeply, except to say that the Smith household is turned upside down when Uncle Charlie's mom, Gogo, comes to stay.
Ben himself hits a rocky patch in his relationship with Elizabeth, whose love for the rescued pitbull Baby puts Ben in second place when it comes to her affections. Not only that, but there's another rival for Elizabeth's attention on the horizon too, and Ben's attempts to get the better of the situation are both painful and absolutely adorable.
If you, like me, were a huge fan of the Adrian Mole books back in the day, then don't hesitate to pick up Edyth's Snitch books. You'll thank me later. I think what I love the most about Ben Smith's narrative is his sincerity, which is refreshing in a South African climate where we so often fall prey to apathy and cynicism. If you want to be reminded about what makes South Africa such a special place to live, then these stories will rekindle your love.
Thank you, Edyth, for this delightful book. You've exceeded my expectations with this funny, joyful story. Snitch 2 is a quick, clever read that will leave readers with a smile on their face.
Most of all, this is a clever book, filled with characters who are all interesting, and who are constantly at cross purposes to each other – with many unintentionally (for them) humorous results. I won't go into the story too deeply, except to say that the Smith household is turned upside down when Uncle Charlie's mom, Gogo, comes to stay.
Ben himself hits a rocky patch in his relationship with Elizabeth, whose love for the rescued pitbull Baby puts Ben in second place when it comes to her affections. Not only that, but there's another rival for Elizabeth's attention on the horizon too, and Ben's attempts to get the better of the situation are both painful and absolutely adorable.
If you, like me, were a huge fan of the Adrian Mole books back in the day, then don't hesitate to pick up Edyth's Snitch books. You'll thank me later. I think what I love the most about Ben Smith's narrative is his sincerity, which is refreshing in a South African climate where we so often fall prey to apathy and cynicism. If you want to be reminded about what makes South Africa such a special place to live, then these stories will rekindle your love.
Thank you, Edyth, for this delightful book. You've exceeded my expectations with this funny, joyful story. Snitch 2 is a quick, clever read that will leave readers with a smile on their face.
June 2, 2018
A year of relative madness, I can totally relate, and it’s only May. Another stupendous read, by Edyth Bulbring. You get to go back into the wild ride that is now 15 year old Ben Smith’s life (they grow up so fast, I remember when he was just 13, in the last book). Fun, real, and utterly mad.
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