Bim Blake’s Hot Takes: My Pencil Case Doesn’t Define Me

Bim lives with her dad and her three, irritating older brothers, as her mum died 3 years ago. This family dynamic is well-handled, with the continuing grief and sadness Bim feels at her mum’s absence sensitively and realistically portrayed. The presence of two loving, but incredibly opinionated aunts bring the female influence Bim needs, but doesn’t always want! Bim Blake is a must read for all girls who want to survive and thrive in Year 7.