A superb novel for older readers about forbidden love, from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.
Fourteen-year-old Prue and her sister Grace have been educated at home by their controlling, super-strict father all their lives.
A superb novel for older readers about forbidden love, from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.Fourteen-year-old Prue and her sister Grace have been educated at home by their controlling, super-strict father all their lives. Forced to wear Mum's odd hand-made garments and forbidden from reading teenage magazines, they know they're very different to 'normal' girls - but when Dad has a stroke and ends up in hospital, unable to move or speak, Prue suddenly discovers what it's like to have a little freedom.Sent to a real school for the first time, Prue struggles to fit in. The only person she can talk to is her kindly, young - and handsome - art teacher, Rax. They quickly bond, and Prue feels more and more drawn to him. As her feelings grow stronger, she begins to realise that he might feel the same way about her. But nothing could ever happen between them - could it?
“"A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety." The Times "Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." Bookseller From the Hardcover edition.”
Jacqueline Wilson at her very best Publishing News
Sensitive and insightful story . . . Demonstrates perfectly why this author is adored by her legions of fans The Bookseller
Deserves three cheers . . . The most richly enjoyable Wilson novel for years The Times
The queen of difficult subjects, Jacqueline handles this one with wit and sensitivity. Her best ever Mizz
Jacqueline Wilson (Author)Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at k Sharratt (Illustrator)Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.
' He's a teacher, he's years and years too old for you. ' Prue is fourteen years old, and has always been educated her at home by her controlling father. Then he ends up in hospital and she is sent to school for the very first time. But starting school as a teenager is not easy, and Prue struggles to fit in. The only person who takes her seriously is her good-looking young art teacher, Rax. When she starts babysitting for his children, Prue finds herself longing for the ten minutes they spend alone together as he drives her home. Prue realises she is falling in love. Might Rax have feelings for her too . . . ? 'A brilliant writer' The Times
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