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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REVIEWS

“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


From the Hardcover edition.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacqueline Wilson is a hugely popular author.She has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for Double Act, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal.


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AWARDS

WINNER 2006 - ALA Notable Children's Book