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Rachel Ball

@mrsball.bsky.social

Coaching Development Lead; Steplab. Former Teaching and Learning Lead and History teacher. Co-editor What is History Teaching, Now? NPQLTD facilitator. FCCT. Reader. Blogger; https://theeducationalimposters.wordpress.com/

1,653 Followers  |  986 Following  |  355 Posts  |  Joined: 07.08.2024  |  2.478

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112. Loved 'My name is Leon' and this is another really moving story. Recommend! 4/5

16.11.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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111. Found the time jumping and large number of characters a challenge and just couldn't really get into it 2.5/5

13.11.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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110. Started well but left some unanswered questions for me 3/5

31.10.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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109. Incredible read, loved this 5/5

30.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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108. This book has broken me! Beautiful storytelling, so moving 5/5

30.10.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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107. Not quite on a par with Wild Dark shore but still a really moving and haunting read 4/5

29.10.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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106. Easy read romance but didn't really warm to the characters 2.5/5

28.10.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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105. Quirky quick read 3/5

28.10.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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104. Romantic tear jerker, cheesy but full of heart 3.5/5

27.10.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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103. Really enjoyed this, a book where it feels every word is important. Funny and raw 4.5/5

27.10.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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102. Decent twisty thriller 3/5

25.10.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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101. Interesting historical mystery with echoes of du Maurier or Wilkie Collins 3.5/5

17.10.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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100. Really moving, absorbing story but I was a little disappointed at the ending! 4/5

13.10.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So good!

10.10.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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99. Reread of an old favourite 5/5

10.10.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discussing inclusion by design today at St Mungo’s Academy Glasgow πŸ’•πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ high expectations meeting the needs of all learners across the school πŸͺœ it’s no mean feat! πŸ™ŒπŸ» @alexjquigley.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @osirisedu.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social

09.10.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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98. Love her but just not a fan of this one. 2/5

05.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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97. As engaging, clear and helpful as his social media. Loved it 5/5

02.10.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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96. Decent mystery/romance set in post-Windrush London 3/5

28.09.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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85. Short punchy chapters full of edu-wisdom

27.09.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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94. SO good. I laughed out loud many times and learnt lots! 5/5

23.09.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh I didn't know that, thanks!

23.09.2025 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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93. Really moving and well written story of a mother trying to leave her emotionally abusive husband 4/5

23.09.2025 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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92. Disappointingly cheesy and predictable 2/5

20.09.2025 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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91. Really enjoyed this! Some great stories of less well explored history, perfect for the classroom 4/5

15.09.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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90. Started well but I got a bit bored in the second half 3/5

14.09.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to meet you!

07.09.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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89. So good! Loved the storytelling, super accessible but really interesting and useful to classroom application

03.09.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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88. Dark, utterly immersive and raw. I was hooked despite feeling frustration with the main character. Great writing 4.5/5

31.08.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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87. Heard lots of people recommend this, but honestly found it a bit depressing! 2.5/5

24.08.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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