Lily Alone
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Lily isn’t home alone – but if only she was! Mum’s gone off on holiday with her new boyfriend, and her stepdad has failed to show up as agreed. That leaves Lily in charge of the whole family – the six-year-old twins, her three-year-old sister and their flat. Poor Lily feels completely overwhelmed, but how can she tell anyone what’s happening? If school or social services find out, they might break up her family. But then Lily has a brainwave! She’ll take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park! Plenty of space to run about, no carpet to vacuum, and surely no chance that anyone will guess why they’re there… A vivid and topical tale of families, love and loyalty, written in the classic Jacky vein.
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Format
Hardback
ISBN
9780385618649
Lexile measure
750L
Accelerated Reader
AR book level: 4.6; Middle years; 9.0 points
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New
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Suzy105
on 12 April 2017Why can’t l read the whole book 📚
2 out of 5 -
Jacklara
on 8 July 2016Lily did a really good job of taking care of the kids. I hope Bliss gets better she should just be herself not brother Baxter!!
4 out of 5 -
evelizabeth
on 18 May 2016I completely love this book😋😍
5 out of 5 -
LF2
on 6 March 2016Luv it
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Tracy15
on 16 November 2015I think it was brilliant it was the best book ever I think lily is too young to look after her sisters she is an amazing character she sounds friendly and loving and caring person I wish I hade the real book at home to read
5 out of 5 -
loveisfun
on 30 November 2014This book is amazing its a good book to read if your 11 and above because you’ll understand it more on what’s happening
5 out of 5 -
tomgates27
on 17 March 2014this book i absouletly love it is the best book ever i cant think of a word to describe how good it is because it is so amazing it is unbelieveable it proves children can be good at what adults do
5 out of 5 -
loobyloulou123
on 9 March 2014I LOVE THIS BOOK, IT JUST MADE ME WANT TO READ ON AND ON. IT WAS AWESOME YET FANTASTIC, I WOULDN’T MIND READING THIS BOOK AGAIN.
5 out of 5 -
zippy123
on 8 March 2014Loved this book. I couldn’t put it down.
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books2000
on 8 March 2014its good
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bookaholic202
on 7 March 2014I think Lily has way too much responsibility. Its really good.
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Cheerforevers
on 7 March 2014This is about a girl called lily who is left to babysit her siblings for a whole week.
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Booklover0109
on 4 March 2014This book is a about family troubles.
Lily is left alone with her three siblings and decides to camp in the park but it’s not all fun and games! Read book to find out more
5 out of 5 -
danielle8642
on 23 November 2013Loved it!!! I espically loved the charaters personalities.I am only nine years old. Five stars*:-D
Would recommend to anyone aged 9 up!!!!!
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hettyfeather2010
on 16 November 2013I thought Lily Alone was great;me and my mum read it and we could not put it down.I thought i was more like lily;i can cope on my own and know what to do I thought Lily Alone was fab I would give it five stars * * * * *
5 out of 5 -
Emster123
on 1 September 2013At first, I didn’t really like this book as it took quite a long time to get to any exciting events but once you get to know the characters a bit better you begin to get hooked on the story! Jacqueline wilson did an amazing job of writing this book because she really makes each character have a unique personality which there are known for, this means that you get to know each character a lot better and you can imagine being them. Each of Jacqueline wilson’s books are different which makes them unpredictable. She has got to be my favourite author for this reason.
I would recommend this book to anyone between the ages of 9-12. Enjoy! x
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Chocolatelover10
on 18 June 2013This book is wicked! This book guide lines on a troubled family. Thus book is full of ad venture,tension and humour. I could not put this book down. Although I love this book it ends with a cut off so i’m not sure if it has a happy ending. Any girl age 10+ who loves reading should definetly read this book. As I think this book may scare children below 9 years of age.
5 out of 5 -
princessglamxx1
on 8 June 2013i loved the start sounds so good
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onedirection2004
on 21 April 2013This book is awsome read it now *
5 out of 5 -
vans20
on 13 April 2013I absaloute loved this book
5 out of 5 -
cool97
on 9 March 2013don’t like it
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thunderball72
on 9 March 2013Great book!Love it!
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samcharlie123
on 8 March 2013This book is about when a girl called Lily, her sisters Pixie and Bliss, and her brother Baxter get left alone when their mum goes on holiday.
A really good book!
5 out of 5 -
KarlMagic33
on 8 March 2013Really Good!
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xxChocolateBoxGirlxx
on 5 March 2013I really like this book. I think that its the best book by Jacqueline Wilson. Lily’s mum goes of with her boyfriend to spain and leaves her with her three year old twin siblings and her 6 year old sister.Lily is determined to look after them, but then she starts worrying about school and thinks that maybe the social services might discover the situation. After all they’re free to do whatever they want…
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lap312i
on 4 March 2013its about a girl whose mum left to go on holidays and she left lily with her siblings on her own
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TheHungerGames2
on 4 March 2013Very emotional, dramatic and powerful imagination. I actually cried when reading it! I love it!
5 out of 5 -
swimming10
on 4 March 2013I loved Lily Alone! It was very exiting and I would recommend it for girls who are over 6 because it is very sad!
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TheMileLongBookshelfBlog
on 4 March 2013This (amazing) novel is about an eleven year old girl called Lily. Her Mum seems to have depression, so Lily has to look after her younger siblings Bliss, Baxter and Pixie quite a lot. Lily feels very alone, but sometimes she prefers that.
Lily Alone really moved me. It was so emotional and when Lily and her brother and sisters went through all the troubles and trauma, you could just tell that the words had been well thought of, and the whole story in general just fitted together really well. It definitely isn’t the most original novel Jacqueline has written, but it was definitely the best. And I know that whenever I review her books, I say ‘it’s the best’ but this time I’m telling the absolute truth; Jacqueline’s books just get better and better every time.
My favourite character was Bliss, Lily’s sister. She was so sweet and cute, and she was very caring. My least favourite character was Mr Abbott, Lily’s teacher. Lily says she loves him, but to me he just seems like a horrible man who has nothing better to do than poke around in other peoples lives!
I recommend this fabulous novel to readers aged 9-16, and give it 5/5. This really is an incredibly moving story that stays with the reader long after the final page is turned.
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lucysuperdream
on 4 March 2013what a good book i can not belive that lilly stole food from someones house!!!!
5 out of 5 -
readingluva
on 28 February 2013it is amazing and is very heart warming.
5 out of 5 -
cutemiss9
on 26 November 2012AMAZING! I LOVED THIS BOOK I HAVE READ THIS MORE THAN TWO TIMES!
5 out of 5 -
julie35
on 9 November 2012I thought it was a very good book,great for the 9-12 category
5 out of 5 -
amy6868
on 8 November 2012I love lily alone so much when the next door neightbour is so mean and ends up finding out lily aqnd her sisters are alone and then they get found out and bliss breacks her arm i wish jaqueline wilson would make a second one
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nellyanna1
on 30 June 2012This was so good! I couldn’t put it down! Believe it or not, I read this book in two days. It’s really good! But I just wish it was longer or had a sequel.
5 out of 5 -
coolcars
on 26 May 2012I thought this book was okay. I would reccomend it but only to girls as it was more about girls lives and not really about boys.
4 out of 5 -
Book-tastic
on 28 March 2012It was brilliant i felt like i was her and i was in the story and i felt the pain and strain she had to go through when her mum left her and i actually was really shocked by reading the whole book,
5 out of 5 -
JLSter2601
on 4 March 2012This book was amazing
5 out of 5 -
nikki657
on 3 March 2012i read it twice and it was really good. Loved it
4 out of 5 -
svjimmy
on 3 March 2012I thought this was a very imaginative book and I loved it.I’ve read it twice!
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emz162000
on 1 March 2012love it :)
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diaryofawimpykid16
on 26 February 2012i read it twice and it was really good
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meepop
on 22 February 2012lily isn’t home alone but she wishes she was. looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsility. when mumgoes off on holiday with here new boyfriend and leaves lily, six year old twins bliss and baxter,and little sister pixie on their own, lily is detemend to keep the family together and show they can cope without any, grown ups but when she fears there secret there secret is going to be discoverd she decids they need a safer hiding place. what could be better then to take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park? plenty of space to runabout no flat to clean and surly no chance anyone will guess they’re there…
3 out of 5 -
REDGO
on 30 January 2012it is a class book even tough it had 307 pages i really enjoyed the book. it was exciting at every part. when bliss fell off the tree i was really looking foward of what was coming up. i would give this book a million out of a million.
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COGER123
on 25 January 2012I think this book is an amazing book. it is a bit like tracy beaker at the end of the story. and i was excited all through the book.i read it in a around a week. i love reading Jw’s books.
5 out of 5 -
destiny0708
on 14 January 2012I thought it was a brillant book i read it in a weekend I have read it two more times after the first. I would highly reccomend it to what ever age. READ IT!!
5 out of 5 -
10cbenmathew
on 2 December 2011this book was very good and quite addictive.
i dont know if it is me but when ther is like a shock event, it kinda happens a bit too quickly. but it is still good
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zaynmalikx1
on 29 November 2011i just love this book it shows lodes of person facts and its like made in real life
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moxie123
on 7 November 2011I LOVED Lily Alone. Its one of the best books i ever read! It took me a while to read but i think thats a good thing because it makes me want to know what happens next! I give it 90 stars out of 5 because i feel like iv’e known Lily all my life! I felt really sad when Bliss went to hospital and i very nearly cried! If i was you and you have not read Lily Alone then Id’e read it RIGHT AWAY!
5 out of 5 -
boohalo
on 5 November 2011WOW!
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Habzz
on 5 October 2011i haven’t read this but my friend is reading it, she borrowed it from one of my friends called Lily and i asked Lily in History lesson if i could read the book next, and she said yeh i can… thank lily… And Lily looks like lily in the book!!! :)
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CarribbeanCuba
on 6 September 2011Jacqueline Wilson never fails to create fantastic and addictive books!
Anyone who has read this book will know what i mean when i say that this book is a 10/10, must have, great read!
Jacqueline Wilson makes you feel lie your really their, watching all the drama. She really makes you feel for the characters.
One you have read a sentance of this book, you cannot put it down!
5 out of 5 -
Ilovebooks99
on 27 August 2011Good but a disappointing ending!♥
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bluebasher123
on 27 August 2011lily alone is the beast book iv’e ever read so far it is really good and i would recommend this book to anyone five star :D
5 out of 5 -
pingudasiy1
on 5 July 2011lilly alone is my all time favourite book i tottaly recomend it if your 11 or older!
5 out of 5 -
idocheerandiamaflyer
on 26 June 2011This is my favourite ever book. I love Pixie and Lily. It is like a roller-coaster, sometimes sad, sometimes happy but always interesting. It is like sweets, addictive!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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dekan7
on 15 June 2011GREATEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 -
heartsimi2000
on 7 June 2011This book is great i couldnt put it down and i kept teliing people that it is so good that there was a queue of about 10 of my friends in line to read it. It is a excellent novel about a 11 year old girl who lives in a council flat and has to look after 3 children (bro and sis’s)and it is a race for survival in a week and 1 day with no money and no food and no parents…..
5 out of 5 -
annamontana9
on 5 June 2011i loved it i have being reading nearly all day :)
5 out of 5 -
mimis642
on 2 June 2011wow wow wow thats the only word i can say wow i read it from the library and thought it is TOP!!!
5 out of 5 -
angeleyes-ar
on 2 June 2011I have only read 3 pages and I love it. its realy good.
5 out of 5 -
hellokitty38
on 27 May 2011one of the best books ever!!!MY MUM SAID IT’S EXSIGHTING .WHEN I READ IT I THOUGHT THE SAME I LOVE JACQUELINE WILSON’S BOOk’s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 -
bookgirl22
on 24 May 2011it is good !
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ruby3470
on 17 May 2011this is the best book i always wanted to read it until my mum got it from the library. i thought it was highly imaginative and recommend everyone all ages if they know how read of course i wonder i what Jacqueline Wilson book will be
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xxbookloverxx
on 16 May 2011It was very good but NO match for Hetty Feather
4 out of 5 -
candydaisy123
on 7 May 2011i loved it but it was sad when they were split up and put into care
5 out of 5 -
XxShOrOuQxX
on 3 May 2011I STARTED READING THIS BOOK, FROM THE FIRST PAGE I GOT EXCITED, ACTUALLY THEY CALL ME AT SCHOOL BOOKS EATER CAUSE I READ ALOT.
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lana10
on 16 April 2011I thought it was brilliant. I love pixie in it shes so cute!!!
5 out of 5 -
puffpuffs
on 15 April 2011verry good so far (on chapter4 at moment !)
5 out of 5 -
syra
on 14 April 2011I have read this book it is absolutley fantastic! i couldn’t put ot down1 it is definatley 10/10! i would really reccomend this to all Jaqueline Wilson fans and also everyone!
5 out of 5 -
BABVLuvr
on 14 April 2011This book is sooooooooooo good it ranks up with other JW books like My Sister Jodie. It is really good. I like all the characters but the three sisters Lily, Bliss and Pixie are my fave. I especially like Pixie she is so cute!
5 out of 5 -
missmaisiejade
on 12 April 2011never read it
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jessie2301
on 11 April 2011This book is amazing! It is full of adventure and once you start to read the boo k, well you just can’t put it dowm! You are always wondering what is going to happen next, at the end it wonderful, but sadly it is left as a cliffhanger, which just wants you to make the author write another book about. Anyone who hasn’t read this book, should, it is as simple as that!
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Book-Club-Review-Team
on 11 April 2011Lily Alone is about Lily, her little sisters (Bliss and Pixie), her brother (Baxter) and her mum. They all live happily in their flat, when her mum meets a new boyfriend. He takes her to Spain, so Lily is left to look after her brother and sisters!
This book made me laugh and cry, when Lily, Bliss, Baxter and Pixie went on their big adventure. This is one of Jacqueline’s best books, if you like drama or just Jacquline Wilson books this definitely is for you! It shows the way some children do actually live. If you choose to get this book I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Chloe, age 10
I really like this book because Jacqueline Wilson describes the story in detail and when one of the siblings fell out the tree she really described the emotions in detail. I felt really sorry for Lily because she had to look after the kids and ended up staying in the park with the kids.
My favourite character is Pixie because she is quite quiet and shy. My favourite part was when Baxter hid behind the rubbish bins after leaving the flat. Another part of the book that I liked was the bit after the mum goes off to Spain. Lily takes her brothers and sisters to the park to go camping.
Safa, age 11
5 out of 5 -
Henna9992
on 1 April 2011OMG I TOTALLY LOVED THIS BOOK IT WAS FANTABULASTICOMONGOLISHIOUSOCARTADO!!
1 out of 5 -
pastelpop77
on 30 March 2011I liked this book because the Author has Described what is happening and Where they are very well. I also liked the names of the characters especially Pixie! My favorite part was when Baxter was hiding in the rubbish bins!
5 out of 5 -
zzzzrose
on 22 March 2011I loved this book it was very good i couldn’t put it down it was so sad when bliss had a fall i finsihed it a week i just loved it
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Denise99
on 21 March 2011Good book but not the best book ever
4 out of 5 -
hippo23
on 19 March 2011exellant another must read
5 out of 5 -
starlight17
on 18 March 2011This was a really good book with sad and funny parts.I reccomend it to people who love adventures and jacqueline wilson.
4 out of 5 -
iceflakegirl56
on 17 March 2011This book was really good I love it! It was so cute!
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skullhead74
on 16 March 2011best book ever! we love u jacky i realy enjoyed this book i felt sorry when bliss fell. i liked the camping in the park it made me cry twice.
5 out of 5 -
tracy602437
on 13 March 2011wow i am buying this book at the bookfair at mt school.so cool!
5 out of 5 -
mango34
on 12 March 2011i have nearly finshed it so i cant wait it sounds really good and i wonder how lily is going to cope when they go camping in the park
5 out of 5 -
rosilia2213
on 11 March 2011This was a great heart warming book that gives you a taste of what it feels like to be alone. Defenitely one of my favourite Jaqueline Wilson books and surely a best seller!
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bunny124
on 11 March 2011Really cool. I was so upset when bliss fell out of the tree.A great book for 9-11 year old’s. One of the best books I have ever read I would recommend it to anyone.
5 out of 5 -
jdancer
on 11 March 2011i loved it!its amazing,jacquiline wilson has done it again…i have 2 read it again!we love u jacky!!!
5 out of 5 -
embalina
on 10 March 2011i have read a bit of this book and is realy njoying it!!
5 out of 5 -
Rubyyoung
on 10 March 2011i love this book so much cant we have an competition to win that book please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 -
coolcasey
on 9 March 2011Ive had a peek in the book on this and i relly want it
5 out of 5 -
Meg555
on 8 March 2011Loved It!!!! It was so heart warming and funny! it even made me cry at the ending part!
5 out of 5 -
migit1
on 7 March 2011great book for all. incredible
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sweetmay
on 5 March 2011i really want to read this!ihope everyone out there does too!
5 out of 5 -
wendyella
on 5 March 2011I have got the book! Love it! That mum should think carefully about her own children.
5 out of 5 -
shanan
on 5 March 2011i fellt sorry lily she whus alone it whus good the stort thow
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emily6
on 5 March 2011I love this warm-hearted tale. It gives a taste a what it is like to be on your own wth the family. I love this JW book!
5 out of 5 -
chop204
on 3 March 2011the best book EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 -
sineadnm
on 3 March 2011this is a very good book.
i like this book because it is about family trouble,being left alone and living in the park. there are some mean charecters like old kath and some nice like lily .
lily just wants to be left alone because her 2 sisters pixie and bliss and her brother baxter anoy her her mum is crazy and gos away on hoiladay with a younger boy.
5 out of 5 -
cutekittens
on 3 March 2011i absolutely adored this book!!! lily is left alone with her two sisters and one brother while her mum is off having a holiday in spain with her new boyfriend gordon.lily is very worried and thinks that her mum will never come back.
5 out of 5 -
Blossom24
on 3 March 2011loved this
5 out of 5 -
gethi
on 3 March 2011I’m reading this at the moment. I can’t believe Lily’s mum left her and her sibling on there own just to go to on a holiday!
5 out of 5 -
fizzpop01
on 3 March 2011i really want to read this book the trailer is amazing
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chlolo10
on 3 March 2011i did not read the whole book but it shows you pics of the pages and i read a few pages and it fantastics i loved it i hope i can get it.
5 out of 5 -
UltimateBookWorm
on 3 March 2011It keeps surprising you all the way to the end! Loved it!
5 out of 5 -
Amber9898
on 3 March 2011LILY’S THINGS TO REMEMBER! How to look after my brother and sisters
1. Make sure they eat three meals a day – and not just ice cream! 2. Keep clothes not too mucky! 3. Everyone must go to bed before midnight, especially Pixie! 4. Don’t let them go to school in case they give away our secret. 5. Keep everyone safe till Mum comes back…
Lily isn’t home ALONE – but she sort of wishes she was; looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsibility.
When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep the family together and show they can cope without any grown-ups. But taking care of 6-year-old twins, her 3-year-old sister and the family’s flat feels overwhelming and Lily is worried that school or social services might discover their situation and break up the family. What could be better than to take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park? Plenty of space to run about, no carpet to vacuum, and surely no chance anyone will guess they’re there . . .
This (amazing) novel is about an eleven year old girl called Lily. Her Mum seems to have depression, so Lily has to look after her younger siblings Bliss, Baxter and Pixie quite a lot. Lily feels very alone, but sometimes she prefers that.
Lily Alone really moved me. It was so emotional and when Lily and her brother and sisters went through all the troubles and trauma, you could just tell that the words had been well thought of, and the whole story in general just fitted together really well. It definitely isn’t the most original novel Jacqueline has written, but it was definitely the best. And I know that whenever I review her books, I say ‘it’s the best’ but this time I’m telling the absolute truth; Jacqueline’s books just get better and better every time.
My favourite character was Bliss, Lily’s sister. She was so sweet and cute, and she was very caring. My least favourite character was Mr Abbott, Lily’s teacher. Lily says she loves him, but to me he just seems like a horrible man who has nothing better to do than poke around in other peoples lives!
I recommend this fabulous novel to readers aged 9-16, and give it 5/5. This really is an incedibly moving story that stays with the reader long after the final page is turned.
5 out of 5 -
Lovingstar1234
on 3 March 2011Ilove that book!!
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cooliekylie
on 3 March 2011Great!
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maysa1999
on 3 March 2011Just like all the other JW books this book was imaginative and creative, I wish i was that good of a writer! keep writing!!!!
5 out of 5 -
read4lyf
on 2 March 2011this book is totally cool
5 out of 5 -
starfish22
on 2 March 2011i am absolutly desperate to read it sometimes i quickly run into the book shop and take a sneak peek at the 1st page or somthing like that nice one jackie i am loving all your books at the minute
5 out of 5 -
podie
on 1 March 2011this book is amazing i sort of tells my life in a funny sort of was
5 out of 5 -
cherry17
on 28 February 2011I think this book looks amazing I will hopefully purchase it soon! Well done Jacqueline Wilson once again!!!1
5 out of 5 -
starpixel
on 26 February 2011i heard it is brill
5 out of 5 -
lilyalone
on 26 February 2011this book was soo cool! I totally loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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monkey00
on 26 February 2011I just finished this book it’s amazingly good!!! If you haven’t got you must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you read it soon!
P.S I LOVE IT :D !!!!!
5 out of 5 -
angiestarr007
on 26 February 2011such a great book
5 out of 5 -
osnapitzsafa
on 25 February 2011I think this book looks brilliant! I will hopefully buy it soon! Thank you Jacqueline Wilson for making a wonderful book!!!
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Chrissie6566
on 25 February 2011Wow This book is absoloutely awseome even though i’ve only read the first 11 pages! I so want to read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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magicpavi19
on 24 February 2011i have read the first 10 pages it is fantanbulous (my word) and i really wanna read the rest of it
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flossy1998
on 21 February 2011I watched the trailer wow it was AMAZING !
5 out of 5 -
charley123
on 21 February 2011i loved this book i havent read it all lol but i have read 11 pages because thats all there was
5 out of 5 -
cherry22
on 21 February 2011i loved the book the best Jacqueline Wilson i have ever read and i hope there is a squeal.
5 out of 5 -
pinkypooch8
on 19 February 2011I am still part reading this book but i am loving it. i have just got onto chapter 4 and it is soooo good i love this book a nd i love jaqueline wilson x
5 out of 5 -
sunnybunny
on 18 February 2011This is an exciting book whiock will have you wanting to read it till the final page.
5 out of 5 -
meg11
on 17 February 2011I really wanna read this book!I had a look at the first 10 pages( reading them on Scholastic Book Club Website)it’s fantastic so far!I can tell just by the first 10 pages!Jacqueline Wilson is my favourite author ever!!
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Niamh53
on 14 February 2011it was good book
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BANANAGIRL
on 12 February 2011i thought this but was good but i prefered Hetty Feather by farrr!!!!
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Lilly Alone
Well I think lilly alone is really the 1st besest book thats she brought out ever it has sad bits but the end is happy its a vivid Family touching book Why dont you CHECK IT OUT.