The Books

Finn Jones Was Here

by Simon James Green

ISBN: 9781839942730

Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the world's most enthusiastic prankster. Was, because Finn died recently of an illness...Or did he? Finn is sending Eric messages from beyond the grave - and it must be because this is Finn's biggest prank ever, faking his own death! As Eric follows Finn's cryptic instructions for various challenges, he goes down memory lane and through a bucket list that Finn never got to do himself. A story about accepting grief, and ultimately embracing the joys and opportunities of life, making every minute count.

Reviews

Diana - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

I really liked this book, and I liked how moving it was, while also being really funny, with a really clever plotline. I liked the twist at the end too. The only things I found less likeable were the illustrations, which didn't really match the rest of the theme of the book, but the writing was good.

Amelie - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

I really enjoyed this book because it was very moving and funny. I think that it could be improved by not having any illustrations as I think that they were a bit young for this book, it would have been better with no illustrations.

Hana - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

A very heartfelt and moving book but also mixed in with humour

Zitel - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

I extremely enjoyed this book. It was very heart warming funny and real. I personally enjoyed the illustration as it adds to the sweet feeling

Susan - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

This book is a brilliant, packed book with a devestating plot from the point of view a person who has lost someone close to them. This is great for readers who enjoy an emotional story - which is me! It's a very mature and sad book but the front cover is quite childish and could be confused as a year Year 4/5 book. Despite that, it is a brilliant and wonderful book. 5 stars!

Jenny - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

The trip he went on was funny especially some parts : dressing as a unicorn at a funeral. But the topic was shown across really well. It was a bit disappointing at the end where all through the book a sense of hope is captured but at the end it all comes shattering down and he realises the truth. I think that the pictures in the book where a bit young for the topic it makes it seem like a book aimed at year 4 or year 5 but it is not.

Hawwa - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

Sad, heart warming book the pictures definitely gave a nice touch of humour but it seems like something for a 7 year old but it isn't. The book is dedicated to loss and life. Not my normal read but a nice change.

Georgie - Nottingham Girls High School - 2025

This book is a brilliant book. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. It's funny but has a sad twist at the end. The author has been extremely creative and imaginative when writing this book the illustrator has drawn some awesome pictures to0 .The only thing was the front cover looks like the book has been made for younger people then it should. It's a sad book and sometimes can be a little challenging, but still great.