In this edition’s Army&You and Reading Force Book Club, service children tell us what they thought of The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson.
HENRY, AGED 8
I have used Reading Force since I was little. Getting books in the post to share with my family, reading together and creating a scrapbook is something that can make reading more fun for me, and keeps me busy when my daddy is away. I really enjoyed this book. My favourite bits were when Albert and Blessing discovered the flower markets and Jeremiah pretended to be a very important professor. I also liked the beginning of the book where Albert Framlington was compared to guards at Buckingham Palace, I don’t think
daddy will let me borrow his bearskin for making soldier snowmen next winter though!
LOLA, AGED 8
I loved the story and how they build a solid friendship standing up to bullies and that it had plenty of giggles throughout it. I would definitely want to read it again. 5 out of 5!
MICHAEL, AGED 10
This book is about a 10-yearold girl called Blessing, who becomes friends with a 600-year-old snowman called Albert. The snowman is there to help any children who need him. Blessing is bullied at school and Albert helps Blessing deal with the bullies and overcome her fears of going to school. I really enjoyed reading this book, it was nice to see how people can help each other no matter what their backgrounds are. It shows how important it is that we talk about our problems and worries with other people as they might be able to help us.
OLIVER & DANIEL, AGED 12 & 8
Blessing lives in London with her mum who is sad. It’s been winter in London for a long time. Blessing doesn’t like to go to school because that’s where the Driplet Triplets are. One day Blessing goes to a park and meets a snowman called Albert Framlington. He can’t melt and let winter end until he is reunited with his one true love, Clementine. This book is funny in places and sad in others. We really loved reading this book.
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