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Jacqueline Wilson is the diva of dynamic writing for children, and in Dustbin Baby--possibly her best book sinceThe Illustrated Mum-- she proves yet again that she is a force to be reckoned with.
April Showers (so called because of her birth date, April 1st, and her tendency to burst into tears at the drop of a hat) was unceremoniously dumped in a rubbish bin when she was only a few hours old. Her young life has so far passed by in a blur of ever-changing foster homes, but as she enters her teens she decides it is time to find out the truth about her real family.
As ever, Wilson breaks through the barriers and brings one of her trademark feisty females to life in an original, unforgettable and often very funny story that is sure to make you weep. And as usual, Wilson tackles the big emotional issues with one foot firmly on the ground, allowing her characters to thrive against a backdrop of sadness without once lapsing into melodrama and schmaltz and ultimately showering the readers with an overwhelming feeling of hope.
Everyone who appreciates fantastic writing should read this book. Age 9 and over --Susan Harrison
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"* 'A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety whose stories are never patronising and often complex and many-layered' The Times * 'Jacqueline Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues' Bookseller * 'She's so good, it's exhilarating' Guardian
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Jacqueline Wilson's best books yet.,
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This review is from: Dustbin Baby (Hardback) (Hardcover)
The story is about 15 year old April, who was dumped in a dustbin by her mother when she was born. She takes a day off school to try and find her biological mother, ands also all the foster mothers she has been placed with since she was born. She has no luck, but along the way she finds Frankie, the man who found her in the dustbin. She makes a new friend, and meets an old one along the way. I have read all Jacqueline Wilson's books and this rates among the best. I couldn't put it down and read it in two days. I would recommend it to any J.W. fans out there.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Dustbin Baby (Hardback) (Hardcover)
I'm nearly 16 and I still can't bring myself to pass by a Jacqueline Wilson book, so the second I saw Dustin Baby I bought it.On the day of her 14th birthday, April relates the story of her life in and out of various foster homes to the reader while on a search for her real mother, the one who abandoned her in a dustbin. It's a powerful and moving story. April never asks for sympathy or feels sorry for herself, yet she's not noble and determined either. What she is, is a child dealing with the situations she finds herself in realistically and in a way that readers will be able to identify with. The ending is moving - well, I was crying, anyway! - but yet not overly sentimental or cliched. Parents, buy a copy for your child. And then another for yourself. ;)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A heartfelt story about girl trying to trace her past!!!,
By Rebecca Tester(RebeccaTlvswho@hotmail.com (Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dustbin Baby (Hardback) (Hardcover)
April was dumped in a dustbin as a baby,her birthday is April the 1st so on that day she decides to visit some of the people she remebers from her past. Its very emotional as soon as I saw it in the shops it was an oppourtunity I could'nt miss. She also tries to tract down her mother whom she hasn't sean in 14 years. She finds out the family shes got at the moment is perfect!!!!!!!Its is a good read for girls over the age of 11!!!!!!!
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