The House of Light
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By Julia Green (, Bath, UK)
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13 reviews
Bonnie is scavenging on a beach when she finds a battered old row boat. And under the boat, a bare-footed boy-cold, hungry, and in need of help.
The authorities have already been troubling Bonnie and Granda for breaking rules, but how can she leave this boy when he has no-one?
Bonnie does her best to keep the boy hidden from the border guards, but as their suspicions grow, she wonders if it’s time to escape the life she’s always known. Under cover of darkness they set sail to the ‘house of light’ in search of a new beginning, and a sense of hope.
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This was an amazing book! Bonnie lives on an island with harsh rules but she meets Ish, she learns to break those rules. She and Ish and Granda run, or should I say row, away to a smaller island.
A story about a young girl and her Granda trying to live in a world full of rules and secrets.
I liked Bonnie best because she always sees the best of everything.I would not recommend this book because for me it was boring and a part of it was sad.
Very good
It’s always just been Bonnie and Granda, living off the land, keeping to themselves and out of trouble. But now the Border Guards of the village are suspicious of their actions as their have been reports of movement in their house like they were keeping someone hidden away from everyone and they don’t feel safe. With the help of 13 year old Bonnie, can they stay out of trouble and out of suspicion and live a normal life?
It's a good book - very descriptive and intriguing. I liked the main character's bold and adventurous personality and the concept has been achieved well. I would recommend it to any gender and age about 9-13
The descriptions of a harsh life in a post apocalypse world were beautifully written. The characters were engaging and likeable. My only criticism is the ending seemed to come too quickly. I prefer a story that takes you all the way through to a conclusion. This ended partway through the journey then gave an epilogue.
This is a great book
I LOVED this book. It is a stunningly written story about an unusual friendship that emerges between a boy and girl who meet in an unexpected way.
Their world is not unlike ours right now- locked down and restricted so people can’t cross borders. The main characters feel isolated until they meet each other and then they are compelled to help each other in their joint search for a better life.
The descriptive language that Julia Green uses is so readable and helps to give a clear insight into the main character’s emotions. You feel you are there with her and can’t help but hope that she gets to follow her dream in the end.
I thought it was a great book. This is the first book I have read of Julia Green's and u thought it was great. This book is a gift from my school and I think it was a good chose
I really enjoyed this book, it was very interesting with very exciting adventures. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a bit of adventure.
This book is so good and I finished it in 2 or 3 days!!!
A powerful book of new beginnings.
