By Jacqueline Wilson (author) , Nick Sharratt (illustrator) Part of the World of Hetty Feather series
"New and old friends united in classic Jacqueline Wilson story"
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Jacqueline Wilson’s historical novels tell vivid, enthralling stories about young girls in testing situations, and Rose Rivers is classic Wilson. Rose is the daughter of a wealthy family – her father is a respected artist, though their wealth comes from her mother, or rather her grandfather, a mill owner.
Rose loves to sketch, a great way of getting her father’s attention, but is frustrated by the restrictions on her life, and her mother’s expectations for her. The family has a large staff, and it’s the arrival of two new servants that provides the catalyst for change in Rose’s life.
They are a new ‘nurse’ for Rose’s sister Beth, who has challenging learning disabilities; and our old friend Clover Moon , who becomes a real and valuable friend to Rose. The Victorian setting is very well described, but the real issues are timeless: friendship, family, finding your independence.
A wonderful story starring old friends and new from the much-beloved Victorian world of Hetty Feather. Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings. She has everything money can buy - but she feels as though life isn't fair for girls and poor people.
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Why can't she be educated at school like her brother? Why can't she learn to become a famous artist like her father? Why is life so unfair for people who were not born rich? When a young girl, Clover Moon, joins the household as a nursemaid to Rose's troubled sister Beth, and she meets her father's bohemian protege Paris Walker, she starts to learn more about the wider world.
Will Paris help Rose finally achieve her dreams? And will she be able to help Clover find her own dream?
Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant addition to Hetty Feather's world, by the beloved award-winning and bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
Prasie for Clover Moon;
Portrays the trials and tribulations of Victorian England vividly and with compassion ... Highly recommended The Bookbag
Clover is a brave, intelligent protagonist ... Her adventure out into the world is both funny and sad, ensuring it hooks readers right to the end Booktrust I rate this book 5 stars ... the best Jacqueline Wilson book I've ever read! -- Georgie, 11 Lovereading4kids.co.uk
This book is like an eye catching gem ... It is Hetty Feather for the next generation -- Bryher, 11 Lovereading4kids.co.uk
This is definitely going to be another of Jacqueline Wilson's bestsellers. I loved the character Clover Moon -- Anya, 11 Lovereading4kids.co.uk
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
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.
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A wonderful story starring old friends and new from the much-beloved Victorian world of Hetty Feather. Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Rose Rivers and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Rose Rivers features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Star Books, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Rose Rivers was written by Jacqueline Wilson and published by Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books) an imprint of Random House Children's Publishers UK
Rose Rivers has 462 pages
Yes it is part of World of Hetty Feather series
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