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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 1d

Parents are in Broadheath so literally just down the road. My son is studying in Sheffield and loves it.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 5d

“My Soul, A Shining Tree” by #JamilaGavin is a lyrical WWI tale weaving three lives: a Belgian girl fleeing war, a German boy volunteered too young, and Khudadad Khan, the first Indian VC hero. A moving story of innocence, courage & connection in a moment and place. @farshorebooks.bsky.social

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 5d

Yes, parents still live there. Been a long time in the North East.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 5d

…also learnt about Gheluvelt. A name so familiar growing up in Worcester but that I had no understanding of why.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 5d

“My Soul, A Shining Tree” by #JamilaGavin is a lyrical WWI tale weaving three lives: a Belgian girl fleeing war, a German boy volunteered too young, and Khudadad Khan, the first Indian VC hero. A moving story of innocence, courage & connection in a moment and place. @farshorebooks.bsky.social

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 5d

“Hero the Highway Girl” by @pennychrimes.bsky.social
is pure #MiddleGradeMagic. Feisty heiress + pet wolf+ reluctant highwayman = Georgian chaos. Full of daring escapes, brave choices & heart. Jack and Hero are truly fab characters and their interplay is a delight @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 5d

“Hero the Highway Girl” by @pennychrimes.bsky.social
is pure #MiddleGradeMagic. Feisty heiress + pet wolf+ reluctant highwayman = Georgian chaos. Full of daring escapes, brave choices & heart. Jack and Hero are truly fab characters and their interplay is a delight @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 6d

Feeling a wee bit overwhelmed by my To Be Read pile…genuinely don’t know where to start…a chunk will be read at half term

Anybody up for suggesting where to start #TooManyBooksNotEnoughTime

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 6d

What a team up! It’s almost as good as this

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 9d

Sad to hear of the loss of the extraordinary #JaneGoodall, here are a couple of brilliant picturebooks about her and a fantastic one she wrote. #PicturebookPage #RIPJaneGoodall

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 9d

It’s a fab book…sequel is pretty great too

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 10d

I’ll pass it on

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 11d

Thrilled for my bairn…short film he co-wrote, directed and acted in is picking up some awards.

It’s not an easy industry, good to get a little recognition.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 11d

Thrilled for my bairn…short film he co-wrote, directed and acted in is picking up some awards.

It’s not an easy industry, good to get a little recognition.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 12d

It was a compilation

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 12d

You must be a bit older than me then ;-)

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 12d

Adored when he first saw Penelope thought that was an extraordinary bit of writing.

The inter-generational relationship is wonderful. Ultimately though probably Con fullstop a brilliant fully realised character we all know him and see him.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 12d

This was the only book I had. A present from my Aunty Pat. Read so many times from cover to cover.

I know strictly it’s not non-fiction but I loved it nonetheless-the-less

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 13d

Finished “The Poisoned King” by #KatherineRundell — absolutely spellbinding. Dragons dying, kingdoms crumbling, and Anya & Christopher racing against poison and betrayal. A dazzling sequel to Impossible Creatures full of heart, magic, and justice. Stunning storytelling!

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 13d

This also needs considering in terms of SEND. Currently funding does not accommodate extra staffing for pupils who require support to attend.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 14d

#FridayFive
1. Jed the Humanoid. Grandaddy.
2. Are Friends Electric. Tubeway Army
3. Robots Flight of The Conchords.
4. Fitter Happier Radiohead
5.10001110101. clutch

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 16d

It’s brilliant…definitely up there as one of my favourite books this year

Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 16d

Just finished Letters from the Upside and wow — Katya Balen does it again! Her writing is tender, powerful, and full of heart. One of the finest children's authors out there. Every book is a gift, and this one truly soars. Literally one of the best writers around 📚 #KatyaBalen

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 18d

Dan is a genius, I am a huge fanboy. I absolutely adore his books. One day I will get him to write a letter to school…one day

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 18d

Don’t trust Fish is genius…thanks for the other recommendations

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