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Even though 2020 was a tough year for all of us, it meant we all had the opportunity to read more books than we might have under regular circumstances. Here are my favourite books which I read in 2020: 1. The Boy at the Back of the Class by  Onjali Q Raúf Illustrator: Pippa Curnick Age Rating: 9+ Publisher: Orion Publishing First Published: 2018 The Boy at the Back of the Class is one of my favourite books. It focuses on Ahmet, the new boy at school. He doesn't talk to anyone and isn't allowed out at breaktime. But then Miss Khan's class find out that Ahmet isn't strange at all: He's a refugee, who has  fled a war in Syria. I liked how it touched upon the serious matter of war and immigration in a child-friendly way; this book is great to introduce kids to the concept of immigration, and is still a really good book for teens and young adults! 2. Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman Age Rating: 10+ Publisher: Corgi First Published: 1997 Cameron is 13. All he wants is to...

Genre : Adventure Rating out of 10:  8.5 Publisher: Usbourne Publishing LTD First Published: 2017 Plot When Violet's father gets a new job, he, Violet and Violet's mother have to move to perfect, a small town in the middle of nowhere. People there have to wear glasses to stop them from going blind, and at school she gets in trouble for the tiniest, most trivial things. Violet quickly realises something is wrong... especially after her father disappears. After meeting Boy, though, Violet learns her father isn't the only one. The Watchers are hiding a secret... General Writing The book uses very descriptive language, making it interesting to read.  The  storyline itself is constantly moving, so I couldn't fault that. Overall, the writing is excellent. Characterisation The good characters in this story are instantly likeable and relatable, and Helena Duggan does a superb job of portraying the antagonists.  Front Cover They say never to judge a book by its co...