dad loses his job
Dad had a good job at the Co-op warehouse. It was easy to get to, only 10 minutes walk from … Continue reading dad loses his job
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Exploring the Valley
The Valley becomes our playground, our home. We go down there everyday after school, at weekends, every spare minute we … Continue reading Exploring the Valley
now I’m the bully
He lives over the road from me. He’s different to me, different to everyone. I turn from the victim to … Continue reading now I’m the bully
making and losing new friends
Paul is my first friend on Holmewood. We play in the street and on the green, have fun. Paul moves … Continue reading making and losing new friends
11 – moving to Holmewood
We move again. Not far. To Holmewood council estate. It’s a big house with 3 bedrooms and gardens front and … Continue reading 11 – moving to Holmewood
bullied
it’s a cold but sunny morning. Mum has left me on my own at school for the first time. I’m … Continue reading bullied
the outside toilet
It’s a cold, dark January morning. Snow covers the roads and pavements, icicles hang from roofs, my breath is a … Continue reading the outside toilet
Moving to Leicester Street
We’ve moved over to the other side of Bradford, Leicester Street off Wakefield Road. I don’t know why we have … Continue reading Moving to Leicester Street
Running away
I’m at home. We’re having a party. It might have been because my brother is home on leave from the … Continue reading Running away
My first party
I’m at school, it’s my first time at school. It’s someone’s birthday. They’re having a party, I’ve been invited. I’m … Continue reading My first party
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