My Sister Jodie - Softcover

Wilson, Jacqueline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 055255443X ISBN 13: 9780552554435

Verlag: Corgi Childrens, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

Quiet, cautious Pearl has always adored her bold, brash, bad big sister Jodie. When their parents get new jobs at a grand, fusty old boarding school, Melchester College, the girls have to move there - and when they arrive, things start to change. Jodie has always been the leader - but now it's Pearl who's making new friends., Jodie just seems to be getting into more and more trouble - arguing with Mum, scaring the little children, flirting with the gardener. She really doesn't fit in with the posh teenagers at the school. Pearl begins to wonder if she needs Jodie as much as she used to., But when Firework Night comes around and a tragic event occurs, Pearl realises quite how much Jodie means to her.

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Críticas:

"Intelligent and insightful look at family life and the unique bond that exists between siblings" (The Bookseller)

"This is another absorbing story that pulls the reader into the life and minds of the characters so you almost feel you are living it with them. A unputdownable read" (Primary Times)

"This is another winning formula from this former children's laureate" (Jayne Howarth Birmingham Post)

"A beautifully told and moving story of sisters, friendship and teenage rebellion" (Mid Devon Advertiser)

Contraportada:

Pearl and Jodie are sisters. Pearl is younger, small and shy and anxious. Jodie is nearly three years older, bold and brash and bad and Pearl adores her.

When their parents get new jobs at the posh Melchester College, the girls are suddenly thrust into a new life. In their new home things feel different. Jodie has always been the leader but now it's Pearl who's making new friends. Jodie doesn't fit in with the snooty teenagers in her class and just seems to be getting into more and more trouble . . .

Maybe Pearl doesn't need Jodie as much as she used to. But Jodie needs her. And when the school Fireworks night comes around and a tragic event occurs, Pearl realizes quite how much she does need her big sister . . .

'Literary superstar' Independent

A moving and powerful story fron the best-selling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

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• Verlag: Corgi Childrens
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 055255443X
• ISBN 13: 9780552554435
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 400
• Zeichner: Sharratt Nick