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Jacqueline Wilson , Nick Sharratt
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)

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1 Oct 2002

April knows she was found in a dustbin fourteen years ago as a new-born baby. And now she's fairly happily settled with her foster mother, Marion. But she's desperate to recall what happened in the intervening years, and to see if she can find out where she really came from in the first place.

A highly moving but very accessible novel, in Jacqueline Wilson's unique, acclaimed and adored style.


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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Childrens; New edition edition (1 Oct 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552547964
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552547963
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 1 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 448,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Tessa Peake Jones reads Jacqueline Wilson's Dustbin Baby in this unabridged double-cassette audio book. Jacqueline Wilson is the diva of dynamic writing for children, and in Dustbin Baby--possibly her best book since The 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 1, 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 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. She tackles the big emotional issues with one foot firmly on the ground, allowing her characters to thrive against a backdrop of sadness. But she never lapses into melodrama or schmaltz and ultimately showers the reader with an overwhelming feeling of hope.

The story is suitable for ages nine and above and running time is three hours and 15 minutes. --Susan Harrison

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" Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance." -- "Independent on Sunday"

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 1 Dec 2001
Format: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. ;)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format: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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40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Jacqueline Wilson's best books yet. 5 Oct 2001
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Format: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.

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This book is so emotional but it makes You stop crying at the end! Read it! Thanks by Jacqueline wilson
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Bought this for my Niece for christmas and she really enjoyed reading it. I remember having this book myself and a load of other Jacqueline Wilson books when i was younger and i... Read more
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An emotional but wonderful book!!!! Read a bit every day until the very end.
However I would have liked a bit more excitement at the end.
Published 29 days ago by karron lane
2.0 out of 5 stars Come on!
I wish we found her mum or at least found out watta happend to her if anything did! I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to find out more about the mum!!! Read more
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The quality of the book is good. I bought it for my daughter who read it over and over again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dustbin Baby
What I liked about it that the Dustbin was only 8 so that is what I liked about it and I t was funny and rating is 5
Published 1 month ago by Singfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Dustbin Baby by Jacqueline Wilson
Dustbin Baby is a very sad book about a girl who got abandoned at birth in a dustbin. I like the way Jacqueline Wilson Wright's her books with a sad beginning or middle and a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Erin Tilly Smith
1.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
My granddaughter really enjoyed this book. So I will purchase a few more for her to read, she said she really likes the books.
Published 1 month ago by K Williams
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this book was quite good and i liked how April , the main character , told you her past throughout the story but to make ut better April could have found her mother.
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