I loved it. It’s a lovely book and amazing.
I really liked the main storyline of On The Wall, it was a great. I loved it. It’s a lovely book and amazing. I really liked the ending where they said, ‘Oh that’s just Finley he’s just a friend.’ I really like Finley’s personality he was quiet and kind and quite nice. He is my favourite character in the whole book. My second favourite character in the book was Juliet because her personality was calm, quiet, kind and nice. She was also quite shy. I can't quite decide which personalities of each of the characters I liked the best. They are both really lovely and kind which I think is the most important thing of all. I would recommend it to all my friends and I'm sure they would enjoy it as much as I have.
It was an incredible read and I could not put it down, even when mummy said it was time for bed. I can’t wait to read it again.
It’s beautifully written, very thoughtful and insightful.
Where to start…I was so excited to share this book with my son, who has just started at secondary school.
The story is beautifully written, very thoughtful and insightful. The front cover sets the scene.
We could all learn from the main character Finley. So calming and happy to be himself and full of empathy. The story is full of charming characters.
We have enjoyed lots of Anne Fine books.
This was a joy to share and I would definitely recommend the book.
The Wall follows Finley, a quiet boy at a new school who prefers sitting alone on an old wall during lunch rather than interacting with others. Initially, people think he’s odd, but over time, they realize Finley isn’t lonely—just different. Other kids, like Juliet, start joining him, finding comfort in the wall’s peacefulness. Without needing to talk much, they work through their own problems, showing that silence can be a form of connection. The book emphasizes not judging others for being different and finding happiness in unexpected places. Its simple story delivers a strong message about the value of individuality and quiet reflection.
On The Wall is about a boy named Finley who’s new at school and doesn’t really talk to anyone. Instead of hanging out with the other kids during lunch or break, he just sits by himself on this old wall at the edge of the playground. At first, people think he’s weird or lonely, and the teachers even gossip about him because they don’t understand why he’s so quiet. But over time, you realise Finley isn’t lonely—he’s just different.
What’s cool is that other kids, like Juliet, start joining him on the wall. They don’t really talk much, but somehow sitting there helps them figure out their own problems. The wall becomes this calm place where they can just sit, think, and not worry about trying to fit in. Finley’s quietness actually helps everyone around him in a way, showing that you don’t always need words to help others.
The book is really about not judging people just because they don’t act like everyone else. It’s also about finding happiness in places you wouldn’t expect, like sitting on an old wall. It’s a simple story, but it has a strong message: sometimes being different is a good thing, and you can find peace in being yourself.