_The Goldfish Boy_ by Lisa Thompson

Occasionally Jake Bishop from number five would shout things up at me-- things like weirdo, freak, or nutter. It had been a long time since he'd actually called me Matthew-- but then, he was an idiot, so I didn't really care what he said. p1

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"Why aren't you answering my texts? Who do you think you are, ignoring me?"

He'd stopped at the end of our path, his bike barring her exit. I could see the top of Melody's head as she waited for me to answer. p68

I actually think all of the early interactions between Melody and Jake would make for great discussions about toxic relationships. And how to actually approach someone you're interested in.
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"Do you know what?" said Mum. "One day you'll be a really big boy and you won't want to hold your mummy's hand anymore."

I frowned up at her and she laughed.

"It's true! Us mummies know these things." p104
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Things NOT to say to your kid

"You're pulling this family apart, Matthew. We can't take it anymore." p261

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