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Me and My Brian
Book Review
because it’s so good I wanted it to be a bit longer!
I like the book because it’s talks about mental health and includes facts on how to help you to keep calm.
So, Brian comes up with really good ideas some helping with tests and how to earn money like when he tried to do a car wash but failed but sometimes Brian makes him a bit overwhelmed.
Josh’s mum and brother had a fight and now he and Brian end up staying with his weird Grandma in the middle of nowhere she doesn’t even have a TV. How is Josh going to cope !!!!
I recommend this book for children 7 to 10 years old
It was easy to read and because it’s so good I wanted it to be a bit longer!
About the Book
Josh has always called his brain Brian, and Brian can sometimes be his best friend, helping Josh with tests and giving him brilliant moneymaking ideas. But he can also be Josh’s worst enemy, keeping him awake at night worrying, and telling him that his family’s problems are all Josh’s fault.
When the arguments at home get really bad, Josh is sent to live with his grandma, who lives in a weird shack in the middle of nowhere. At first Brian’s voice gets louder and louder, and Josh feels out of control.
But as he helps his grandma in the garden, growing their own food, and with all the jobs that need to be done around the shack, Josh starts to realise that she understands him and Brian better than anyone.
Author
Helen Rutter
Helen Rutter is a British children’s author known for her warm, humorous novels for readers aged roughly 8–12, including The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh and Me and My Brian. She lives in the countryside near Sheffield and her early career included acting and stand-up comedy, which helped inspire her writing. Her books have been widely published and recognised for their empathy, humour, and approach to real childhood experiences.
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