_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 ___________________________ "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. _________________________________ "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....