- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph (18 Feb 2011)
- Language French
- ISBN-10: 0718157486
- ISBN-13: 978-0718157487
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 178,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Jack and Jill (Quick Reads)
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Product Description
Jill loves her little brother, Jack. She understands what he's thinking, which is just as well because Jack won't speak.
There are plenty of things Jill doesn't understand though. Why is her mum dumping her and Jack in the country? Why did her dad leave and she's not allowed to talk about it? She doesn't know why her aunt and uncle give her and Jack strange looks, or why they're being talked about in the village.
With a local country boy Jill decides to find out what's going on and uncovers the appalling truth behind brother Jack's silence.
About the Author
Lucy Cavendish has spent most of her life working in journalism for the Evening Standard, the Sunday Telegraph, the Observer, the Guardian and the Mail. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband Michael and their four children.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jill's voice is convincing and carries every narrative detail - the emotions of caring for a "mute" younger sibling and the crush she has on an older boy - add to the tension of the book and its superb plot. From dark London to a dusty hot summer in the West Country. A much needed quick read for any fan of this author.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A lovely book. Characters warm and endearing and story has suspense that grabs you to rush to the end. Really enjoying reading short stories - perfect travel fooder! Different style from some of Lucy's other work as has more sensitivity, tackling a tricky subject matter. V enjoyable.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. As it is a Quick Read, it took me very little time to read it but I enjoyed every single minute of it. It is a beautifully-written book, every single detail is absolutely spot on. It starts with Jack and Jill, brother and sister, being driven to their uncle and aunt's house in the countryside. It is steaming hot. The situation is tense. Jill is the voice of the book and everything is described through her eyes as her brother Jack doesn't speak. We don't know why he doesn't speak - neither does Jill - but as the book unfolds we (and Jill) discover that something quite sinister is going on. It is truly chilling. Most readers will probably have got there before Jill but that makes no difference. I was glued to it and enjoyed every page. I have read the author's other books and enjoyed them but this is something else. This is a mini-masterpiece. More of this style please...
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Gripping little mystery
Place a mystery in front of a young girl, especially when it is having such a profound effect on her little brother, whom she loves and protects, and she will see it as a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lance Mitchell
book quick read
A good deal was done here with the minimum of flak a good produck i would deal here again this is a good book to read
Published 5 months ago by Thomas H. Allinson
Jill and Jack
Jack and Jill
Jill is worried about her brother Jack because he cannot speak. Her mom doesn't want to talk with her about either thier old falt and Jack's speaking. Read more
Jill is worried about her brother Jack because he cannot speak. Her mom doesn't want to talk with her about either thier old falt and Jack's speaking. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mari
good read
I have never read Lucy Cavendish before, so this quick read was an ideal intro into her work - will definately read some more of her books. As usual delivery very good. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. stroud
Good....
....but I would have liked it to be longer. I enjoyed the story very much but would have liked it to be fleshed out a bit, and would have liked to know what happened to the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by HelenJ
Short and Sweet ?
I Did Tell, I Did
Cassie Harte.( I Did Tell, I Did]]
Thank you Lucy for a beautiful little book, so well written. Read more
Cassie Harte.( I Did Tell, I Did]]
Thank you Lucy for a beautiful little book, so well written. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cassie Harte
A nice read for a rainy afternoon
A neat little tale of a family in trouble, the dedication of a big sister and the pain of a young boy who has witnessed something too terrifying to speak about. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lorraine Sears
Great Short Read
Purchased two of these quick reads from Amazon and was not disappointed with either. Great little book which kept me in suspense until the end. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. Fiona Bowman
A little predictable
Not one of the better Quick Reads. There are too many improbables and it's a little predictable. Jack and Jill are sent to stay with Uncle Paul and Aunty Glenda at short notice and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Book chatter
A great quick read
Jack doesn't talk at all, Jill totally loves her brother and can't understand why he doesn't have any speech, and she does lots for him and seems to know what he wants. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ails
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