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The Amazing Edie Eckhart
The Amazing Edie Eckhart: Book 1 | Rosie Jones
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A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play. As Edie discovers a passion for performance, she also finds new friendships, talents, and dreams. After all, it's easy to shine on and off the stage when you're Amazing with a capital A. 'This book is as funny and warm as a sausage roll. I loved it!' Jenny McLachlan, author of Land of Roar 'Enjoyable and uplifting. Everyone needs an Edie Eckhart in their lives.' Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G
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mfarragher

"Being brave doesn‘t mean you aren‘t scared; it just means you don‘t let fear stop you."

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mfarragher

Use this book to talk about overcoming obstacles, inclusion, and self-empowerment. It‘s a great tool for discussions about empathy, disabilities, and confidence building in young students.

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mfarragher
Pickpick

This book tells the story of Edie Eckhart, a determined young girl who is often overlooked because of her disability. She is determined to take on challenges, like a school competition, and prove everyone wrong.

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alexvaughn

“I'm not afraid of anything that might come my way!“

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alexvaughn

This biography shares the story of Edie Eckhart who is a young girl with a passion for adventure. This biography shares how she overcomes challenges and explores her potential.

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alexvaughn
Pickpick

This biography is fun and has great graphics!

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Working in a branch library earlier this week, v happy to find Rosie Jones‘s MG novel on the desk I was using (didn‘t know it existed). Then the rest of the week happened, so I bought a copy.

Edie‘s excited to be starting secondary school with best-friend Oscar - but they‘re not in the same class, & everything‘s changing… It‘s a lightly done story of new friends, learning what you CAN do, and starting to think about your disability (Edie has

rockpools cerebral palsy) /how other people react to you, and beginning to work out your sexuality. I wasn‘t mad-keen on the ‘everyone has a boyfriend but me‘ storyline (these kids are 11) though I get why she‘d used it. But overall fun and sweetly done. And Edie‘s a great character! 3y
rockpools The author is a UK comedian with cerebral palsy. She was on Question Time this week and got the expected grief online from people who didn‘t think she should be on TV because they‘d have to slow down and listen to her. 3y
TrishB I just don‘t know how to answer that stuff online. I don‘t know these people but they‘re horrible. 3y
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CarolynM They're missing out if they don't take the time to listen to her, she's hilarious! 3y
julesG Narrow-minded people can be nasty. They are missing out. 3y
Cathythoughts I think times are changing , slowly but surely, thank god .. 🤞🏻❤️ (edited) 3y
Cathythoughts I see inclusiveness in my granddaughters class ( she‘s 8) so good to see .. 🤞🏻 3y
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The world would be a much better place with more Rosie Jones in it. So I bought her book.

Trashcanman But what happens when she's not around? 3y
rockpools A very fair question! We really do need to hear more voices more often. Should I mention this story revolves around a school production of A Christmas Carol? 3y
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