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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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Jacqueline Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." -- "American Bookseller"
"She's so good, it's exhilarating." -- Philip Pullman
"From the Hardcover edition."
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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
Vicky Angel.Can't you tell from the name that it is AMAZING.
From Vicky dying to Jade being able to see Vicky to Jade bunking off school and... Read more
This book is brilliant it's the best book by Jacqueline Wilson! Read more
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