Midnight

Midnight

by Jacqueline Wilson (Author), Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Violet has always been in the shadow of her mesmerising, controlling brother Will, and when a shocking secret about Will's past is revealed, things get even worse. Violet retreats further into her own fantasy world, built around the fairy characters created by her favourite author, Casper Dream. The arrival of a new girl at school, Jasmine, seems like it might change Violet's life for the better. But is Jasmine a true friend? And will Violet ever manage to break free of Will's spell?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Yearling
Published: 09 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 0440868548
ISBN 13: 9780440868545
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A moving, compelling tale - with more than a hint of magic - from award-winning Jacqueline Wilson about a girl's reaction to discovering her family's closely-guarded secret.

Media Reviews
A magical tale: five stars * Mizz *
Another beautifully written Jacqueline Wilson story * Reading Matters *
This is the work of a true children's writing genius * The Good Book Guide *
This is Wilson on top form, moving with ease between reality and fantasy, darkness and light * Books for Keeps *
Another fantastic read from Jacqueline Wilson * Derby Evening Telegraph *
Author Bio
JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author who served as Children's Laureate from 2005-7. She has been awarded a number of prestigious awards, including the British Children's Book of the Year and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award (for The Illustrated Mum), the Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award (for Double Act, for which she was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal). In 2002 Jacqueline was given an OBE for services to literacy in schools and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. She was the author most borrowed from British libraries in the last decade. 'A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES. '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' BOOKSELLER.