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We Are All Made of Molecules

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We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielsen

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By Susin Nielsen

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His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum.Stewart can’t quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can’t quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor.

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21 Sep 2023

I really enjoyed this book but found the final section an uncomfortable read due to the character being in a vulnerable position. Therefore this book would be more suited to KS3 rather than KS2 reader

20 Jul 2023

It’s quite a good book and I would recommend it to people around the age of 13, it is inappropriate for younger children as it contains swear words, violent actions and inappropriate behaviour.

23 Oct 2022

A great book

19 Aug 2022

I finished this book in a day. I loved the relationships between Steward and all of the other characters in the book, how inspite of his 'social awkwardness' he was such a charming character that won over the others so easily.
The thread of the story, particularly that of split families, was engaging and I could see it appealing to many teenagers.
Themes running throughout the book on bullying, toxic relationships and controlling boyfriends were tackled in a brilliant and sensitive way.

25 Jul 2022

It was quite nice and I liked a girl called Ashley the best.

19 Sep 2021

This is the first young adult book I have read and I really, really enjoyed it.

It tells the story of Stewart and Ashley whose lives become unwillingly entwined through their parents’ decision to move in together. Stewart is geeky and gifted, whilst Ashley is popular and cool. Stewart’s mum has died and he misses her enormously, whilst Ashley’s dad has come out and left the family home. Neither character is finding the new family set up easy to come to terms with but they eventually find common ground through encounters with the school hunk, Jared.

This book explores tricky issues such as dealing with the loss of a parent, homophobia, bullying and separation but does so in a way that is both witty and heartwarming. It also highlights the power of love, family and friendship.

I’m so glad I chose this book. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

12 Aug 2021

cnolan@e21c.co.uk

I really enjoyed this book - I’ve wanted to read it for a while and was not disappointed. I love the humour and the way the characters grow and change over the course of the novel. It’s written from two different perspectives and I would highly recommend.

08 Jun 2021

This book is happy and sad in equal measures. It is a sensitive and compulsive read.

03 Nov 2020

I would really recommend Susin Nielsen as a author. Her books are off the chart

08 Sep 2020

This book is about a boy called Stewart and a girl called Ashley and they are very different. It is about there journey through moving in together because of their parents. I didn't want to stop reading it. My favourite character is Stewart.

07 Aug 2020

I liked how it was written by more than one person and i liked the story line.

24 Aug 2018

I would definitely recommend this book...

It’s is all about being different and how both kids are scared to tell other people about what is happening because of what they believe they will think about them.

29 Aug 2017

gReat

14 Aug 2017

Weird but cool!

28 Jul 2016

fabulous
about family
written from 2 view points
for 12+

03 Aug 2015

Susan Nielsen is a great author, this book is really great, great overall 5 stars.

16 May 2015

The story focuses on two main protagonists; Stewart and Ashley. Despite missing his mother, he decides to make a new life with Ashley when he and his dad move into her house. Ashley doesn't like Steward for his nerdy personality, but things turn even more complicating when a school mate, Jared, entered into their lives.
I LOVE this book to death because it teaches us about how making the wrong impressions create bad consequences. I like how the book is focused on two characters because we really have the gist on how they are feeling in their lives over the course of the story and, in turn, you can be able to see what goes on inside their heads in details. You see, when you come across someone, you don't really entirely know what's going on in their heads. We also learn that if we all put aside all of our differences, we can work together to solve problems in the world, no matter how big or small the problem might be.
One thing, I think is worth having in addition to the BEST read I have ever had the pleasure to endure, would be having a sequel. I really would like to know what the future holds for every character in the book; I'd like to see Steward and Ashley go their separate ways when they go off to college or a job; I also would like to know more about Jared's character, like why he became what he ended up being. (I'm not spoiling a thing, I swear!)

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