What will happen to all there hard work… One sad part is when Tina’s sisters Philippa and Madeline will not except Selma as part of their life. This is a newer book by Jacqueline Wilson and not one that I had heard of before I started to reread her backlist, but it was just as cute as a lot of her other works. There's also the fact that Selma's bullying of Tina goes completely unpunished; I don't think the teacher even really reprimands her. V knížkách od Jacqueline Wilsonové jsem nikdy nenašla žádnou chybu v textu, což je taky velké plus oproti jiným knížkám.

stars perhaps, only knocking a mere star off due to it being just a little bit slow in the beginning, as well as feeling that they're maybe could've been more closure with Selma and her unfortunate family life at home. This is the first book in the series of The Butterfly Club, and introduces the three main characters who become time travellers. of the groups which includes a Youth Club are based in Croí na nÓg, Rathkeale and one other club is based in Abbeyfeale.BOOK OF THE MONTH - the much awaited latest installment in this popular diary-style series for ages 7+. They had shelves and shelves full of Jacqueline Wilson's work, and it was a heady rush to get to read them all.

When the girls start scary Miss Lovejoy's class, they are split up and Tina has to sit next to Selma Johnson!Wilson handles it so well and positions it as such a source of pride within Tina, that it's deeply inspiring and rather lovely. The Butterfly Club by Jacqueline Wilson is a heartwarming story about Tina, one of a set of triplets, who was born smaller than her sisters and with a small heart.

I will admit that I was concerned at how certain elements of the class related issue was portrayed in the illustrations as they felt markedly simplistic in how they portrayed the different people involved. She does many horrible things, such as ruining Tina's caterpillar drawing, and stealing Tina's doll, Baby. This isn't new in British children's literature: JK Rowling, Enid Blyton, etc, etc, but it is marked. This book could give people courage on how to deal with bullies as the book is written from Tina’s point of view. Lastly, having her characters from another book 'Double Act' all grown up and acting/producing television was GOLD!There's definitely important themes about not knowing what other people are suffering through and therefore being nice to people rather than piling on BUT you have a child who is clearly suffering at the least physical abuse, but also emotional abuse and you have not only a parent but also a teacher who is aware of this, or at least suspects that this child isn't well treated, and they do absolutely nothing to support her. I was thrilled that it was the same length as books like Lily Alone and even if the language was easier, it was really enjoyable to read. Seeing Ruby act as she always wanted too was such a treat and seeing Garnet flourish in her own camera-shy way behind the scenes and making a name for herself via producing/script writing was brilliant.

One particular piece of joy for The Butterfly Club is the way it highlights Tina's scientific knowledge and interest in butterflies and how this helps to form a connection between her and others. I don't exactly know why this surprises and delights me so much; maybe because I've been on such a journey with her books in the last 6 months and to see a connection made between 2 books written by JW 20 years apart felt really lovely. All staff and volunteers are DBS checked, rec eive regular safeguarding training and have up to date first aid certificates. 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. The story didn't feel as bleak as some of JW's other books, which isn't a bad or good thing, just a thing I noticed.

It is an absence that characterises both her and similar popular authors, an absence of critical approval and mainstream awards.