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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's at the fairground, swimming at the beach, working at the cinema or listening to famous designers talk about their new range - Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! ... Read more

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An epic love story and adventure set against the harsh, beautiful background of Antarctica. Alice is a scientist: she relies on method, precision, proof. But when her relationship with Oxford artist Peter Brown collapses spectacularly, she is forced to evaluate her own life for the first time. In her thirties, childless, tied to Oxford by her work, it is time to break away. Alice's mother, Margaret Mather, is famous as an adventuring anthropologist, one of the first women in Antarctica many years before. Alice accepts an invitation to go in Margaret's place to the southernmost point of the earth, and stay there for months, away from the world that has let her down. Little does she expect the strangeness of a place coloured blue and white, lit by an unearthly permanent sunlight. And nothing has prepared her for the close confines of a small base shared with eight men and one other woman. A base where tensions run high, where the hostile environment traps them, and where the distance means no-one has a past. Where she feels such a strong attraction to a man with danger in his face that she cannot speak to him. And where she discovers something else that will change her life forever! if she survives. ... Read more

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saved by Antarctica
The storyline is predictable and far-fetched, and has a film script feel to it, but it is just about worthwhile reading for the wonderfully written descriptions of Antarctica which really seem to capture the essence and wild spirit of the place.

great new find
This is a great book with a sympathetic and intelligent main character. Though the first chapter didn't really fit with the rest of the book, in my opinion, the rest of the book flowed really smoothly and had page after page of absolutely beautiful imagery. While this is the first book I've read by this author, it certainly won't be the last. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Josie Lawrence, Frank Skinner, William Tranter, Pat Wright, Keith Downing, Paul Reid, Sam Wedgbury, John Sadler, Jack Judge, Alfred Sabin, Gilbert Smith, George James, Marjorie Westbury. Excerpt:Personal information Alfred James Sabin (7 April 1905 1982) was an English footballer who played in the First Division of the Football League for Birmingham . Sabin was born in Oldbury , then part of Worcestershire . Described as an attacking wing half , he had been playing for Accles ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's solving a mystery in Nine Wish Wood, finding creative ways to clear out her old clothes, cooking cakes for her best friend's birthday or telling ghostly stories - Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! Magical Mysteries; Clutter Clean-out; Cooking Crisis; Spooky Sleepover ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's making new friends, trying to give up chocolate or practising for the Annual Wish Test, Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's organising a fairy fashion club, watching the ballet, creating an organic garden or getting her fairy mixture all wrong - Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's planning surprises, arranging holidays or meeting new friends, Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's re-decorating her room, getting a new wand, writing for the school newspaper or trying to win the final race at sports day - Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's finding out the secrets of the Grand Wishmaker, helping Holly when she's become invisible, or trying to get into The Fairy Book of Records, Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! ... Read more

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Good book!
This was a relly good book. READ IT! ... Read more

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Living in a run-down bed-and-breakfast hotel filled with other homeless families, ten-year-old Elsa wisecracks her way through her problems, and dreams of being a big star. Shortlisted for the 1994 Carnegie Medal. The author also wrote "The Suitcase Kid", which won the 1993 Children's Book Award. ... Read more

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Fantastic Book...
I am 24 now, but I read this book when I was 10.I absolutely loved it!I also got a chance to meet Jacqueline Wilson and she is wonderful!She read an excerpt from her book "Cliff hanger".That is what made me want to buy the book.It has a lot of situations that many young girls and boys have gone through, including myself.The book shows a girl that becomes a heroine however, there is one small detail that impresses me more.It shows a girl trying to make the most of what her family has at the moment.It certainly opened up my eyes and appreciate what I had.I wouldn't recommend it for anyone younger than 10 because of certain situations they may not understand at that age.Great read! Highly recommend for ages 10 and up.

Not uplifting...
I am really curious about the 5 star reviews that this book has received...maybe because I was reading it to my 7 year old - but it talks about being homeless, about parents separating, about having to move into a B&B instead of having a home...I just didn't want to put those negative images out there.(Maybe I am a fuddy duddy and just didn't know it!)

Maybe this is just for a different age group - but I didn't get this book at all!

Elsa ~ The mane-haired heroine!
Elsa is a frizzy lion-haired 10 year old who is NOT keen on staying at the rotting, peeling "Royal Hotel" or, as some of the letters have fallen off, Elsa would say "Oyal Htl" but there she has ALOT of adventures! She meets a group of vandalisms and eventually becomes great friends with them, along with Naomi, the girl who loves to read in the loos! She saves the hotel from burning to cinders with her loud voice and eventually moves to a 5-star hotel, where she has the time of her life! Have fun with Elsa in the 100% recommended, highly entertaining, incredibly amusing, and sidecrackingly hilarious "Bed and Breakfast Star"

A++

A fabulous read
I read this book at age 9 and couldn't put it down. This book is perfect for girls ages 7-10 who still have yet to master the art of reading. The story is about a girl who's parents are separated and she moves around veryoften. She is so witty and good- natured that she finds an adventure inevery move she makes. The illistrations are simple and yet unique and Iwould recommend this book to any girl, around the age of 7-10.

Review of The bed and breakfast star
I read this book when I was younger, and I absolutley loved it. I'm 15 now, and I still have to say this is probably the best book I have ever read. I love all the titles by Jaqueline Wilson, but this one is myfavourite. Probably because this story covers all emotion. It is at timessad, but others very funny. The main character is great, and JaquelineWilson captures the emotion perfectly. You can see the character clearly inyour head. If this is an adult reading this review, considering buying itfor a child, do! This is an excellent book, and even if your child does notlike reading they will find it very hard to put this book down! ... Read more

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Brigid enjoys making friends with Paddy the leprechaun and wonders if he has a pot of gold. ... Read more

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Paddy's Pot of Gold is a great children's book!
Paddy's Pot of Gold is not just about a leprechaun in Ireland; it's about the endearing friendship that developes between a young girl and a very old leprechaun.It reminds me, in many ways, of the very special friendship between a grandparent and a grandchild and how that special love goes onbeyond death.It's excellent! ... Read more

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India lives in a large, luxurious house with a mom she can’t stand and a dad she adores, although he hasn’t had much time for her recently. She seeks solace in her journal, which she keeps in sincere imitation of her heroine, Anne Frank.

Treasure lives on the low-income council estate with her loving and capable grandmother. She is devoted to her nan but lives in fear of having to go back to live with her mother and violent stepfather.A chance meeting sparks a great friendship between the girls, and so when Treasure has to run away to avoid her stepfather, India comes up with a hiding place inspired by her favourite author. India doesn’t have a real Secret Annexe but she does have a hidden attic. ... Read more

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Ten-year-old Mandy must endure torment from three nasty bullies in school, but she finds solace in a new friendship with an older girl.Amazon.com Review
Mandy White hates looking 8 years old when she's really 10. She's tired of her babyish blond braids, her bunny sweaters, and her fussy older mother who won't let her cut her hair or buy cool clothes. But most of all, Mandy's had it with being her same old boring self. "I just wanted to stop being me. I wanted to grow up a whole new person, not Mandy White." To make matters worse, Mandy is constantly reminded of her shortcomings by beautiful, raven-haired Kim, the school bully. "Girls like Kim never wear glasses or braces.... They never have a silly haircut. They never wear stupid baby clothes.... You can't tease girls like Kim. There's nothing to tease her about." Then Mandy meets Tanya, the wild foster kid from next door. Tanya is 14, dyes her hair bright orange, wears "great clacky high heels" with every outfit, and fears nothing. With Tanya at her side, Mandy feels like she could face an army of Kims. But will Mandy ever learn how to get in touch with her own inner "bad girl" so she can face down Kim once and for all?

British author Jacqueline Wilson has perfectly captured the voice and musings of a 10-year-old in transition. Her discussion of issues like bullying and foster care is leavened with humor and sensitivity, without seeming condescending or message-laden. Mandy White joins the ranks of Amber Brown and Anastasia Krupnik as a realistic and honest heroine for girls in their "tween" years. (Ages 9 to 12) --Jennifer Hubert ... Read more

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A valuable book but with some confronting themes
I recommend that parents read this with their kids (esp younger readers, eg, my daughter is 8yo but loves Jacqueline Wilson books) rather than leaving them to read on their own.It contains a few confronting issues, eg, references to a parent's suicide and drug abuse, that may need a little explaining.Otherwise, i think it is a really valuable book - not only enjoyable for kids but brings up some really pertinent issues for young people, eg, bullying and friendship, the importance of not judging people, dealing with 'uncool' parents etc etc.There are a lot of kids like Tanya and Mandy out there and books like this are helpful in giving a better sense of the complexity of their situations. I also liked the way Mandy's mother was portrayed, ie, her character displayed a level of complexity not normally found in books for this age group.

This book is great!
This is a moving, angry, and sometimes funny tale from Jacqueline Wilson.
The book's about a ten-year old girl called Mandy White who certainly doesn't look 10. She doesn't really like herself and gets bullied at school by mean, bossy Kim and her nasty gang.
One day Kim's behaviour really gets out of control, and Mandy gets knocked down by a bus.
While recovering from the accident, Mandy meets a girl called Tanya who's really cool and dresses like she's 16, not 14, and wears her hair in this ultra-cool style. She immediately befriends Mandy and Mandy's life gets much, much better, even though Kim and her gang of girls still torment her. It doesn't matter that Tanya's not from a very good background and Mandy gets treated like a baby.
Read the book to find out more.

1 of my favorite books!!!!!!!!
My favorite part was the drawings!I also thought how the chapters were actually named after Mandy's felt pens was cool.I was on the edge of my seat when Tanya shoplifted.I INSIST YOU READ THIS BOOK!

Bad Girls....a total winner!
A book about Mandy White, a 10 year old girl that looks like she's 8. She meets Tanya across the street. Tanya has horrible roots but that doesn't effect the girls' friendship. Mandy becomes alarmed when her and Tanya go shopping and Tanya shoplifts. Once Tanya gets caught they try to run away. Tanya and Mandy get caught while Tanya is trying to catch Mandy. Tanya tells the police that Mandy is innocent so they let Mandy go. Tanya ends up going to Juvenile Hall.
This is my all-time favorite book, EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT!!!

Bad Girls....a total winner!
A book about Mandy White, a 10 year old girl that looks like she's 8. She meets Tanya across the street. Tanya has horrible roots but that doesn't effect the girls' friendship. Mandy becomes alarmed when her and Tanya go shopping and Tanya shoplifts. Once Tanya gets caught they try to run away. Tanya and Mandy get caught while Tanya is trying to catch Mandy. Tanya tells the police that Mandy is innocent so they let Mandy go. Tanya ends up going to Juvenile Hall.
This is my all-time favorite book, EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT!!! ... Read more

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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. . . . ... Read more

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It was good
i liked it. At so e times i wanted to cry. It was something i did not want to think about. It was also funny. My favorite character was Oliver. he was cool and smart. It was kinda scary. I mean no wants to have to go in to care. Well some people might because they lead a bad life. It was easy to read. Hope you like it. I love Jacqueline Wilson!

Can't Put the Book Down!
The story is captivating. I couldn't put the book down. Fortunately it is a small book, which didn't take long to finish. I love the story; it made me cry a couple times. A good read for both children and adults.

Great book
I think that Illustrated Mum is a really good book, but I think that it can be a little intense, so I don't recommend for readers younger than 10, unless you read with a parent.It was very realistic and I really cared about the characters, especially the main character--Dolphin.It is the kind of book that you wan to read over and over, and you most definitely want her life to get better.Jacqueline Wilson is a really great author.
I.P. San Francisco

Mom/teacher enjoyed this one a lot!
This book was sad, interesting and emotional without being depressing. Issues handled sensitively. Easy to feel empathy for the characters. I'd recommend this for grades 5 and up. Some senstitive subject matter like mental illness and foster care.

An Excellent Book, No Matter What Your Age.
I have not picked up and read a juvenile fiction book in a long time, but this one piqued my interest when I looked through the audio books at our library.I'm very glad I did!This is one of the best juvenile fiction books I have ever read, and I used to read tons of them as a young girl.

Dolphin and Star have a very flambouyant mother named Marigold who is a manic depressive/alcoholic, dies her hair bright red, and sports tons of tattoos; she's man crazy and dresses too young for her age.While Star, who is 13 is sick and tired of not having a normal mother, 11 year-old Dolphin adores her regardless of the torment she endures in school, and the fact that Marigold often leaves the girls unattended to fend for themselves, scaring Dolphin silly a lot of the time.Then one night Marigold brings home Star's father from a concert, and the girl willingly moves in with him, leaving poor Dolphin to deal incapably with her mother's craziness.This is a very good, realistic portrait of what an awful lot of children probably go through, and Dolphin tells the entire story.She is a sweet, smart, funny, and lovable character who truly loves Marigold though she can't always understand her mother's wild behavior, but she is also the one who inevitably must resolve to get Marigold help as her condition worsens.

I am related to someone very much like Marigold, so I could relate to Dolphin's story telling as I watched my relation's daughter go through similar experiences.Actress Josie Lawrence is an amazingly versatile talent who does lots of great voices, and her performance is so intimate, it never seems like she's reading from Wilson's book.A great story anyone remotely connected with a situation like this can relate to, and maybe you even know a few people who possess these very realistic traits.A superiorly well-done job, I would recommend this book to anybody and everybody. ... Read more

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When Dakota Pink decides to find out the truth about Medusa's baby monster it is the beginning of a quest that will lead Dakota and her best friend, Treacle, away from the White Flats to Dog Island and the Fortress. Will they manage to escape the mutant killer eels to discover what lies behind the barbed wire of the Fortress and who the mysterious Lassitter Peach is? ... Read more

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This book was awesome!
This book was very good. The main characters are Dakota and Treacle. The main idea is Dakota has to find Medusa's gem covered turtle.Medusa is a weird woman.Her favorite color is green.Medusa thinks that her turtleis her husband.To break the spell, Dakota and Treacle have to find adiamond the size of a pea.When Medusa fits the diamond on the turtle'sshell he will turn back to a human.Again this was an awesome book! ... Read more

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Felicity Wishes has lots of adventures - and three fantastic friends to share them with! Whether she's planting flowers for her friend Daisy, checking out the lastest in designer fairy fashions, dancing at a Suzi Sparkle concert or reviewing the new restaurant in town - Felicity is a fairy who knows how to enjoy herself! Brilliant Blossoms Fashion Fiasco Star Surprise Dessert Disaster ... Read more

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Uh-oh! It's time for Little Miss Trouble to get a taste ofher own medicine. ... Read more

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Excellent!Great teaching tool!
I read this book as a child, and here I am years later with a copy my sister recently purchased - and still remember the characters.An excellent way to teach children right from wrong - as well as helping themunderstand why people act the way they do.I recommend this book and allof the other "Little Miss" and "Mr." books.They areall wonderful!

Excellent
I read Little Miss Trouble as a child and I enjoyed it.This book is excellent for all those childern who like to cause trouble

Great book!Exiting for all kids but harder for ages 3 to 6
I loved this book.I am an eight year old and still love this book.This book is about a little girl who always gets into trouble.She does things and then blames them on someone else.People that are ennocent are gettinginto trouble. Read the book to find out more! ... Read more