Books with author Garret Thompson

A compelling debut novel about first love and an unlikely friendship, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Cumbrian landscape.Glenn Jackson is thirteen and has moved with his father from Burnley to Torbeck in the Lake District. His Mum has not come with them and Glenn’s father is avoiding Glenn’s questions. From the moment Glenn meets Laura, quiet and overshadowed by her vindictive adoptive sister, he is bewitched.Harlequin is a seven-foot tall eighteen-year-old living rough in an abandoned shack, disguising himself behind clown’s make-up and an old hat. He hides in terror whenever the fighter jets have practice runs over Torbeck. When Harlequin rescues Glenn, the two form an unusual friendship and Glenn comes closer to discovering what Harlequin is running away from.

We've all heard Dad Joke. They've been received them with groans, eye rolls, and begrudging laughs. Dad jokes are both beloved and despised- like corny puns, they're funny because they're so not funny. But what makes a dad joke different from a regular pun? The signature of a dad joke is that it's utterly uncool. Grandma may be the queen of nonsensical sayings, but Dad is certainly the king of cheesy jokes.But dad jokes aren't just for dads. There's no better way to diffuse tension or create a comfortable, playful environment than with a corny joke, and these ironic and hilarious one-liners are great icebreakers for all ages. Not only are these jokes sure to lighten up a crowd, but they're actually funny and guaranteed to earn some chuckles. Beat dad at his own game at the Thanksgiving table when you're armed with these clever dad jokes. Add these clever one-liners and puns to your repertoire and you'll be on your way to matching dad's pun-king status in no time.

Here are some great would you rather questions that lean towards the non-offensive side while still being entertaining. Would you rather questions are great for learning more about people in a fun and interesting way. They work well for groups or just two people.Sure it’s interesting to find out which option they would choose but it’s even more intriguing to find out why they chose the one they did. So make sure to ask a lot of follow up questions. Feel free to use them as is or to adapt the questions and make qualifications to suit the needs of your group.