SuitabookMelly, Mrs Ho and me
Edyth Bulbring
- Reading
- Try reading the opening together, then pause to compare April-May’s and Mrs Ho’s apparent priorities. Revisit that comparison near the end to see whether the book changes your view.
- Themes
- Rules and resistance: April-May’s arrival at Trinity College leads to disagreement with Mrs Ho about homework, uniform and reading in class. The premise sets up a contest over rules, but does not establish whether the book ultimately supports either side or offers a compromise.
- Friendship and family: Melly, described as April-May’s new best friend, and her father are drawn into the events around the school conflict. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The central disagreement is framed as a power struggle between pupil and teacher, involving school rules.