Books
by William Sutcliffe
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The Gifted, the Talented and Me |
Sam's dad suddenly finds himself rich, his family are thrilled. Not Sam, the "ordinary" middle one. Enrolled into a school for Gifted and Talented, Sam is unimpressed. The others (parents included) are gifted, talented and creative, looking to express themselves. Why should he conform to their mores? There is plenty of humour as Sutcliffe asks some interesting questions about individuality versus community for a teenage audience. Well worth a read.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 95 Winter 2020) |
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The Wall |
Published both as an adult and a children's novel, this is very much an example of the "cross-over". Though Sutcliff uses imaginary names it is clearly set on the Israel-Palestine border. When Joshua kicks his football over the Wall that keeps him safe (as he has been told), he decides to rescue it. What he discovers changes his life forever. Didactic, perhaps, but well worth reading.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 72 Spring 2014) |
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The Wall |
This is by any standards a beautifully written and important novel. Anyone wanting to gain an insight into the tragedy of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict should read this book. It is seen through the eyes of a young Israeli boy who through an adventure has his eyes opened to the world beyond the real wall. A high price is paid for that insight.
(David Graham - bwl 69 Summer 2013) |
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