SuitabookFinding a voice
Storm is repeatedly told to speak up and later has something to say after becoming more visible through athletics.
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Kimberly Whittam - Author
This is a school-based story about a quiet pupil whose achievement brings unexpected visibility. Its central interest is the tension between being encouraged to speak up and retaining the right to be yourself.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a school-based story about a quiet pupil whose achievement brings unexpected visibility. Its central interest is the tension between being encouraged to speak up and retaining the right to be yourself.
Storm is repeatedly told to speak up and later has something to say after becoming more visible through athletics.
Breaking a school record makes Storm the new star of the athletics team and places her in the spotlight.
Storm is navigating the move into Year 7 alongside new and old friendships and expectations connected with her brother.
Storm’s increased attention is linked with difficulties in her friendships and home life.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
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