I really loved "One in a Hundred Thousand". I liked that it told the story of normal life, but in a way that was incredibly gripping and unpredictable.
I really loved One in a Hundred Thousand. I liked that it told the story of normal life, but in a way that was incredibly gripping and unpredictable. Sander is such a bold, loveable character and, he brings the entire story to life. I also love the character development within the story, with Sander becoming more confident, and Niklas becoming more respectful and kind.
I would recommend this book to 11-14 year olds, who want a heart-warming story, based on real world issues.
I love this book - it is interesting from the start and keeps you wanting to read more. I finished it in just 2 days!
This is a brilliant book and kept me reading it from the moment I read the first few pages. It was nice to see something from someone else's point of view and to understand what some people go through. It makes you think about how other people are treated. I had this read in 2 days as it was so good. I would definitely recommend it.
One in a Hundred Thousand is a pleasure to read. With very relatable characters, we follow Sander’s story and learn that friends can be found in the unlikeliest of places and to never take people at face value. Highly recommended for age 13+
One in a Hundred Thousand is a classic coming of age tale and a pleasure to read. The characters are really relatable and you feel like you are following their journey in the same way as if you were watching them in a film. Every time I had to put the book down I couldn't wait to pick it back up again and check in with Sander and see what was happening with him and his family and friends. Although Sander has Silver-Russell syndrome and feels that everyone views him differently, Sander's struggles through high school are very much the same as any teenager and the book sends a message that friends can be found in the unlikeliest of places and to never take people at face value.
It has a nice feel good factor and would be enjoyed by anyone that liked Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Slider by Pete Hautman. Due to some of the topics touched on in the book such as suicide and child abuse I would recommend it for age 13+.
This book was both exciting and thoughtful. It follows a young boy living with a rare disease as he struggles to stay true to himself and fit in.
This book was an interesting look into the struggles of growing up and fitting in. It followed a young boy living with a rare disease leading to him standing out. He struggles with what is right and learns new things about both new people and himself. This book was a very interesting read and I learnt about photography as well as a new perspective to view the world. I would recommend this book to other teens looking for a thoughtful and exciting read.
We really liked this book as it kept us on the edge on our seat and we always wanted to read on.
Sander is one in a hundred thousand. He has Silver-Russell Syndrome, which means that he doesn’t grow as much as everyone else.
Sander feels out of place in his year group at school. He is also failing his tests on purpose to try to move down a year, to be with his only friends, his brother, Adrian, and Adrian’s friend, Filip.
Meanwhile, a new boy joins their school and becomes friends with his brother. His name is Niklas. Adrian and Filip are obsessed with him and do anything he does but Sander doesn’t like him because Niklas is arrogant, brags and lies a lot.
Sander loves old-fashioned photography and he discovered this passion after his dad died when he found his Dad’s Olympus camera. One day when Sander is helping his Mum volunteer at his local church, he discovers that a photography course is taking place there using old cameras and film. Sander uses his film camera all the time as he finds modern photography boring. He wants to develop his own photos so he decides to go to the course. When he goes, he finds out that he is the only young person who wants to learn from the photographer Vemund.
Things happen and he ends up back at the photography class. This is the beginning of an unlikely friendship between Vemund and Sander.
Sander has started to realise that something is wrong with Niklas but he can’t quite figure out what it is.
What does Sander discover about Niklas’s life? Do Sander and Niklas become friends? Read the book to find out.
We give this book 5 stars and recommend it to 12+ readers. We really liked this book as it kept us on the edge on our seat and we always wanted to read on.
Be warned this book discusses real issues like, child abuse and suicide, so younger readers might find this book a bit upsetting.