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Author: Jacqueline Wilson

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  • : 17.99 AUD
  • : 9780552558310
  • : Random House Children's Books
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  • : December 2008
  • : 198mm X 128mm X 20mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 17.99
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  • : Jacqueline Wilson
  • : Paperback
  • : 909
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Barcode 9780552558310
9780552558310

Description

"Beauty Cookson is no beauty. She s a plain, timid girl surrounded by super-confident, snooty girls at school. Worse than the teasing in the playground, though, is the unpredictable criticism from her father. Frequently berated for breaking any of Dad s hyper-fussy house rules, as well as for her lack of looks, confidence and friends, Beauty lives in uneasy fear whenever Dad s at home. Her pretty, sweet mum is equally subject to Dad s tirades. Eventually, after an unbearable birthday party and a very real fear that Dad s temper is out of control, Mum and Beauty run away. Very soon Mum and Beauty find themselves in an idyllic seaside resort where their new-found freedom and a moment of culinary inspiration give them a hobby, an income and even a new nickname for Beauty.Soon all Beauty s dreams come true and she deserves it! A charming, page-turning and heart-warming story from this beloved author."

Promotion info

A wonderful new tale now in paperback of family life, friendship and cookies from the mega bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Reviews

"Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance" Independent on Sunday "Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues" The Bookseller "A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety" The Times "A natural storyteller" Guardian