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The Illustrated Mum

Written by Jacqueline WilsonAuthor Alerts:  Random House will alert you to new works by Jacqueline Wilson


· Yearling
· eBook · Ages 9-12 years
· March 25, 2009 · $4.99 · 978-0-307-53178-0 (0-307-53178-3)

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

Covered from head to toe with one-of-a-kind tattoos, Marigold is the brightest, most beautiful mother in the world. At least, that’s what Dolphin thinks—she just wishes Marigold wouldn’t stay out quite so late or have mood spells every now and again. Dolphin’s older sister, Star, loves Marigold too, but she’s tired of looking after her. So when Star’s dad shows up out of the blue and offers to let the girls stay with him, Star jumps at the opportunity. But Dolphin can’t bear to leave Marigold alone. Now it’s just the two of them, and Dolphin is about to be in over her head. . . .

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“A marvelous, poignant tale. . . . Jacqueline’s best yet.”—Daily Telegraph (UK)

“Disturbingly perceptive and provocative.”—The Guardian (UK)

“A powerfully portrayed, sometimes shocking but ultimately uplifting story, this is a book not to be missed.”—The Bookseller (UK)

Winner of the Children’s Book of the Year Award in England

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Jacqueline Wilson has written over 70 award-winning books for young readers of all ages. She lives in England, in a small house crammed with 15,000 books.

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