Star of the Show
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Star of the Show
Star of the Show
A brand new historical middle grade novel from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson, perfect for fans of The Other Edie Trimmer and Hetty Feather.
A brilliant new historical adventure for readers aged 7-11 - Hetty Feather meets Lily Alone meets Diamond!
Tess loves to dance - even when her tummy is empty and her boots are pinching. She and her brothers and sisters are all alone in the world after their mum dies and their pa abandons them. They have to eat bread and dripping, and take in washing to earn a few pennies.
How will they afford food - and milk for baby Ada? Tess's big brother and sister go out to look for work, but Tess has to stay in class at The Ragged School and look after Ada too. But Tess is determined that even though she is poor, she will still get to go to the ball... or at least to dance in the Cinderella pantomime at the Grand Theatre...
Fans of the fiery, spirited Hetty Feather and the curious, selfless Edie Trimmer will love this brand new historical novel from the much-loved Jacqueline Wilson.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241684160
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Rachael Dean
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 217.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Jacqueline Wilson (Author) Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk
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