- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books; 1st edition (2 Nov 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385600402
- ISBN-13: 978-0385600408
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 389,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Every time a new Jacqueline Wilson book arrives, there is always a small part of every reviewer that dreads opening the book in case this time the author has missed the mark. But as yet, Wilson has never disappointed either the critics or her customers, and with Vicky Angel she once again pulls a little magic out of the hat and delivers another stunning novel with her trademark sensitivity and panache.
Jade and Vicky are best friends, but when Vicky is killed in an accident she doesn't let a little old thing like being dead interfere with her life. Instead, she continues as normal, following Jade around, telling her what to do, how to think, how to behave and ruining any chance Jade may have to make new friends. Eventually Jade tires of it all, and although she still loves Vicky deeply, she realises she has to get on with her own life.
Once again, Wilson digs deep and delves into tricky territory with a tenacity that at first shocks; but within a few minutes the shock subsides and the reader is drawn into Jade's world, willing her to come to terms with Vicky's death and praying that she will soon find her own way.
As ever, Wilson's characters are beautifully observed, and the story is filled to the brim with an emotional truth that is awe inspiring and captivating. Jade's response to Vicky's death, her realisation that the pedestal on which Vicky was placed during her short life was not as stable as she first believed and the ultimate release from the burden of guilt and love are dealt with with a sleight of hand that allows the reader to become completely involved with the story without a hint of darkness, captured instead by a lightness of touch that can only serve to make Wilson's peers green with envy.
The Illustrated Mum was the absolute best. Vicky Angel, a sort of Truly, Madly, Deeply for kids, runs an extraordinarily tight second. (Age 8 and over) --Susan Harrison
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Jade is so used to being with and agreeing with Vicky, her best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky's no longer there. But Vicky is not going to let being dead stop her from enjoying life to the full. Wherever Jade is, Vicky makes her presence felt.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's about friendship, so strong, it lasts after death.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Vicky Angel (Hardcover)
This story is about a friendship, so strong, it lasts after death. I KILLED HER Did Jade a plain, timid school girl kill her best friend, Vicky a bold, loud school girl after an argument they had? Jade frantically tries to remember whether she pushed Vicky under that car or did Vicky run into the road? Whilst Jade is trying to remember, Vicky appears and makes her presence felt! I really liked this story because it was told in a very emotional way and all of Jade's feelings and emotions were written in a way that everyone can relate to. Also if you know anyone who has had someone close to them die, you start to think about how they are feeling and how you can help them, which is a good, strong and powerful message to be able to deliver. I think this book is for all older readers because the issues dealt with in it are strong, this story will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you put your own problems alot lower down when you realise what other people could be suffering...
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An adult's response to Vicky Angel,
By lizhayes_ist@hotmail.com (Istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vicky Angel (Paperback)
I read Vicky's Angel with the view to buying multiple copies to read with my Fourth Grade class. I had heard good things about Jacqueline Wilson, my neice is an avid reader, so I decided to check out her latest offering.I did not expect to find a book so well written or such a powerful exploration of the process of grief. I do not need to explain the overt plot of the story, as many other reviews have done so, my purpose is to celebrate what I consider an exception book. When I read Vicky's Angel, having recently read 'A Grief Observed' by C S Lewis, I was astounded to see the feelings of guilt and anger felt by the mourner, as described by Lewis, so well translated for a child audience. Lewis' musings about whether the dead also grieve are here too, as Vicky verbalizes her anger at her life cut short. Lewis' final poignant realisation that his image of his dead wife has been altered into an image of his own making must also translate to when Jade finds Vicky altered and can finally let her go! Jacqueline Wilson is to be congratulated on this exceptional book. I can only surmise that she has had personal experience of grief and condole with her in this matter. I will now be searching out and reading all her others books. I recommend adults read this book and consider Vicky's Angel to be Jade's 'Grief Observed' As a foot note I decided against using this book with 10 year olds as I found Vicky's regrets about never having experienced sex, while poignant, more suited to an older age group. I also have to admit the fact that I found some passage so moving that I would be unable to discuss them in public. Thank you Jacqueline Wilson for writing such a book. We need more books written for children that explore such shared human experiences. Liz Hayes
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is Jacqueline Wilson's best yet!,
By poo_chi_uk@yahoo.com (West Midlands, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vicky Angel (Paperback)
Jade and Vicky have an argument,before Vicky steps out into the road and gets knocked over by a car and killed.However,this isn't the end of their friendship!For Vicky returns as a ghost and shows that she's more trouble dead than she ever was alive! This is a funny and moving story that offers a quirky view of the afterlife.It deals with such themes as loyalty,trust and guilt,showing that sometimes only by letting go can a person fully understand how much they love somebody. Jacqueline Wilson writes with compassion and humour.This book entertains and will also stay with you afterwards,making you think again before taking your friends for granted. A life-affirming read!
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