Annabel Pitcher's 'Silence Is Goldfish'

Criteria 1A.) The author of,”Silence Is Goldfish”, Annabel Pitcher, has experienced many things. Some time back, Pitcher went to Oxford University, earning a degree in English literature, and began to work for television before she realized what she truly wanted to do (Page 1, Pitcher, Annabel). On the other hand, currently, Pitcher is a mother, and still writes when she can (Page 1, “ANNABEL PITCHER AUTHOR”). She got her inspirations from many things along the way. Some from television, and another from her own experiences as a teenager. With this book, however, “Silence Is Goldfish”, was inspired by the things we all do, but no one questions, such as the white lies we all tell. Some other books written by Pitcher include,”My Sister Lives
Tess, or as Jack calls her Tessie-T, has some interesting feelings. Tess is a very strong hearted, thick skinned, young teenage girl whose life got turned upside down. Tess loves to have fun with her best friend Isabel, and keep track of what mug Mr. Holdsworth- Tess’s favorite (math) teacher- uses each morning. Some problems that Tess have result in a change of life so big that she goes mute for a good while. Tess found out that her mother had a sperm donor and her life then spun out of control. Tess goes mute to keep her life somewhat together and calm, excluding herself from the world. Tess later confessed because she is honest and genuine. When she talked to her Mum and Dad, Tess felt relieved and loved. Tess’s personality changed throughout the novel for better, and
Events such as bullying are things some kids won’t understand. “ Tess got changed for PE in a stall today. What’s she trying to hide? #SheIsAHe” (Pitcher, 189). They make fun of her all the time, calling her a he. They also talk about how her mother gotten a sperm donor, and Jack is not her actual father. “I couldn’t give your mum what she wanted more than anything.” (336). Most kids under twelve years old would not understand the more mature events that happen in this book.
Criteria 4C,) Molly Moon from,“Molly Moon and The Incredible Book of Hypnotism,” starts out just like Tess Turner did- by living a boring, routine life. They both get hit a a pang of reality when something big happens and changes their life. Molly finds a hypnotizing book, and Tess finds out how her dad, isn’t her true dad. They both also take control of their lives by the end. They also both make bold and different choices than everyone else. “Molly Moon and The Incredible Book of Hypnotism,” is very much similar to,”Silence is Goldfish,”they are both wonderful, and captivating