Lola Rose

By (author) Wilson Jacqueline; Illustrated by Sharratt Nick
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When life with Jayni''s violent-tempered father becomes too frightening to cope with, Jayni, her mum and her little brother Kenny are forced to escape in the middle of the night. They even make up false identities to protect their secret, and Jayni becomes the glamorous-sounding Lola Rose.
Description:

''I looked at my mum then and knew I hated my dad.''

When life with Jayni''s violent-tempered father becomes too frightening to cope with, Jayni, her mum and her little brother Kenny are forced to escape in the middle of the night.

Slipping out of the house unseen, travelling up to London by train and checking into a hotel - it''s almost like playing an elaborate game. They even make up false identities to protect their secret, and Jayni becomes the glamorous-sounding Lola Rose. But when money runs out and reality bites, what will they do next?

This book features a depiction of domestic violence.

A brilliantly crafted, frank and true-to-life story of modern family life from award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

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A natural storyteller . . . compulsive reading
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Optimism and despair come in equal parts in Wilson''s child-centred contemporary dramas
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I loved this book. It is honest and sensitive and a really quick read - that''s because you''ll need to keep turning the pages to find out what happens to Lola Rose, and Kendall, and her mum . . . highly recommended
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A truly great read!
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The fact that it doesn''t end in a fairy tale happy ever after makes it more realistic because life isn''t like that!
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Brilliant . . . Touching
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Utterly memorable . . . Jacqueline Wilson has a beautifully light touch for such difficult subjects
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Jacqueline Wilson writes the kind of books you just can''t put down, making you feel so many emotions that you don''t know whether to laugh or cry . . . a must-read for teenagers
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Chosen by a reader as her favourite book
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Moving and intense story involving domestic violence and breast cancer but which manages to be uplifting about both.
Biographical note:

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.

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A brilliantly crafted, frank and true-to-life story of modern family life from award-winning Jacqueline Wilson, featuring a special introduction from the author.