Reading Maths

 

A is to add

but B wants to Borrow

C can’t Count

so who will Divide?

E must be Equal

to Fibonacci’s series*

and G gets the Goal

before Half time.

 

I pays the Interest

and Juggles the banks.

But here comes the Kicking King,

he’s won the Lottery!

Then M makes Misteaks

leaves us with Nought

O is leftover but

P moves the Point.

 

Q halves the Quarter

so R Squares the Root

and T Tessellates

so U can Upload.

V climbs the Vertical

Wow, what a hero!

Then X cancels Y

which leaves us with Zero.

 

* Number patterns invented by Leonardo Fibonacci 800 years ago.

 

© Miriam Halahmy

 

Comments from young people about ILLEGAL and HIDDEN.

We recently read Illegal and Hidden and ABSOLOUTLEY ADORED THEM!!

Ella and Orli, 12 years.

Illegal was absoloutley amazing, and I really did love it. You wrote it so well, and I couldn't put it down! I read it all in a day - I can honestly say it is one of my favourite books - and being a total bookworm I've read millions!!! :)
Ella,  12yrs 
Ella and Orli at Alyth Ella and Orli at Alyth

Illegal is a gripping book. I was hooked on each page and could not wait to read on. I think this is Miriam’s best book so far and I would say it is suitable for any age. There was a lot of action and it made my mind think ahead.

Matthew, 17 yrs.

Matthew at Illegal launch Matthew at Illegal launch

 

A real page turner ..... amazing plotline. Never a dull moment. As soon I read Illegal I bought Hidden which turned out to be just as good.

The characters in Illegal are really believable. It’s like you are reading a story about your own life. My favourite bit was when Lindy was on Karl’s motorbike with Sean because at this point the book was un- put- downable. There are many other good things about this book but I cannot list them all.

Joseph Helm, 10 years

 

I very much enjoyed Hidden and it made me think about asylum seekers and refugees. Alix and Samir inspired me very much!

Miriam Summerfield, 13 yrs.

I really enjoyed your book, it made me think about other people in other countries more. Can't wait to read ILLEGAL.

Holly Parkes.

Hidden is a book about a serious issue written in a light and entertaining way but with enough gravity to be a real eye-opener into the world of immigration. It left me thinking way after the last page. A very enjoyable read, I would recommend it to literally anyone.

Yeme Onoabhagbe, 17 yrs.

I very much enjoyed Hidden  and  if I was you I would sign it for every book in every school so they can remember who wrote the book and how amazing that person  is at writing such an amazing book. I found it so interesting.This is a book review for Hidden.
Lucy Crawford. Portsmouth.

With Lucy at Ports Lit Quiz With Lucy at Ports Lit Quiz

I liked this book a lot as it has a very original subject which I hardly knew about. I would recommend it to any friend.

Jess Rodnight, 12 yrs.

Amazing book, I would recommend it to everyone. A real page turner. Go and buy it now. 

Jad Faki, 13 yrs

Hidden addresses one of the most current debates in the UK today - immigration and asylum seekers. Miriam addresses this with flare and to top it all its based on our home town - Hayling Island. Miriam Halahmy is truly a magnificent author. She makes you think and think.

Phoebe Ridgway, 14 yrs.

Phoebe, Hayling College. Phoebe, Hayling College.

How did you link an Iraqi young man called Mohammed to a relatively unheard of island called Hayling?

Jordan Shortman,

15 yrs.

Interview for the Hayling Islander.

I am not much of a reader but I read pretty much the whole book in a day....The story was really good!

Ellie, 14 years.

Although I am more into dark and mysterious books I thought that this book gave me an insight into a topic I do not know well. I do know Hayling very well and I was wondering whether this was based on a true story?

Jesse, 14 years

No Jesse, this is not a true story, but there are many true bits to it, as told to me by asylum seekers. I am glad you enjoyed the book.

Miriam Halahmy