Clover Moon

Description

Meet Clover Moon, bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson's brilliant and brave heroine, struggling against the odds in Victorian London to find a new home. Clover Moon's imagination is her best escape from a life of hardship in poverty-stricken Victorian London. When tragedy plunges her into a world of grief, Clover realizes that everything she loved about the place she called home is gone. Clover hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage - and the chance - to break free? And could leaving her family be just what she needs to find a place that really feels like home? Introducing a brilliant and brave heroine from the wonderful world of the bestselling and award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

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. Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.

Portrays the trials and tribulations of Victorian England vividly and with compassion . . . Highly recommended * The Bookbag * Clover is a brave, intelligent protagonist . . . Her adventure out into the world is both funny and sad, ensuring it hooks readers right to the end * Booktrust * I rate this book 5 stars . . . the best Jacqueline Wilson book I've ever read! -- Georgie, 11 * Lovereading4kids.co.uk * This book is like an eye catching gem . . . It is Hetty Feather for the next generation -- Bryher, 11 * Lovereading4kids.co.uk * This is definitely going to be another of Jacqueline Wilson's bestsellers. I loved the character Clover Moon -- Anya, 11 * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *