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Falling Apart

By Jacqueline Wilson
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Falling Apart by Jacqueline Wilson is a young adult novel that delves into the life of a teenage girl coping with personal turmoil. The story explores themes of family dynamics, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of her emotions and relationships, she learns valuable lessons about resilience and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this young adult book if you appreciate heartfelt narratives about life's challenges and personal growth. Jacqueline Wilson's storytelling often explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the ups and downs of adolescence, making it a relatable read for anyone navigating their teen years.

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Tina is fifteen and having a miserable time at home since her twin brother died. She falls in love for the first time. Simon is from a private school and not part of Tina's world. They don't have much in common, but Tina convinces herself she's in love. When Simon ends it with her, Tina's world falls apart.

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"I'm sorry, but I don't want to live any longer. It's nothing to do with what you said, Dad, I'd made up my mind to do this ages ago. Mum, maybe it will help to think of your twins together again. Jan, I'm leaving you my blue cashmere sweater and all my books, even though they mostly belonged to you in the first place. Louise, you can have my diamante brooch and all my make up and any clothes you want. I'd like Carly to have my toy dog. Goodbye. Love from Tina."

Tina is fifteen and having a miserable time at home since her twin brother died. She falls in love for the first time. Simon is from a private school and not part of Tina's world. They don't have much in common, but Tina convinces herself she's in love. When Simon ends it with her, Tina's world falls apart.

Falling Apart by Jacqueline Wilson captures the voices of teenagers perfectly in this engrossing novel about couples and families, and what can happen when it all goes wrong.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921656958

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Jacqueline Wilson Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Jacqueline Wilson's best known novels include Girls in Love, Vicky Angel and The Story of Tracy Beaker.

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