Whispers in the graveyard by Theresa Breslin

Who should read this novel?

I think this novel suits the ages 14-100. I think this book would be very useful if it was used in the classrooms. The story is about a boy suffering from dyslexia and he also has problems at home. This book can encourage people who think that they have this same disease to steep forward and don´t be ashamed. Salomon didn´t recive any help from his home. He only had one teacher who saw him try to be lika a normal kid. When he was feeling down from everything he just ran away.

This book I think helps people who is in the same situation as Salomon to see that they are not alone. A lot of people have the same problem, both at home and in school. Something that could have helped Salomon are his parents but he didn´t have them, because of that it took longer time for him to get better. If he would have had his parents help they would have helped him to improve. So what I´m trying to say is that this novel kinda wakes you up and you think am I treating my kid right!

You don´t have to be a drunky to neglect your child. Every parent should read this book, when you read about Salomons dads behaviour you get really sad. He takes out all of his anger on Salomon. The thing that is good in this book is that it suits a lot of people. It gets both serious and exciting. Read it and see things from a childs perspectiv.

Helena S