London,1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school.
Life in the countryside is sometimes hard,but with her foster brothers,Jem and Gideon,Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus,and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses.
But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her,and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising
Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original historical novel. Featuring a brand-new feisty Victorian heroine,Hetty Feather,this is a compelling,moving,funny and totally fascinating Tracy Beaker-esque tale that will thrill and captivate readers.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UKISBN: 9780440868354Number of pages: 432Weight: 298 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Hetty Feather is the most compelling tale Wilson has told.'- Amanda Craig,The Times
'Simply the best. Truly brilliant.'- The Sun
'Jacqueline Wilson has written another amazing book. If you love Tracy Beaker then you'll certainly enjoy this too.'- CBBC News
Jacqueline Wilson
One of Britain's bestselling children's authors,with over 25 million books sold,Wilson is aformerChildren's Laureate and creator of Tracy Beaker.
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