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Hetty Feather

by Jacqueline Wilson
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Thrilling tale of an adventurous foundling girl.

Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson would be a delightful read for young girls aged eight and above who enjoy historical fiction. The story follows the life of Hetty, a young girl who is abandoned by her mother and sent to the Foundling Hospital. Hetty's resilience and strong-will make her an admirable protagonist who will warm the heart of readers. The circus backdrop and Hetty's search for her real mother add to the intriguing storyline, making it hard to put the book down. Overall, Hetty Feather is a heartwarming and exciting read that will appeal to young readers looking for an engaging historical fiction novel with a unique twist.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Hetty Feather

by Jacqueline Wilson
Compare to estimated retail price: RM89.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780385614443
Authors: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Date of Publication: 2009-10-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Teen
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 8768 readers)

Description

London, 1876 and Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school.Life in the countryside is hard but with her 'brothers' Jem and Gideon, she helps in the fields and plays imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus and Hetty is mesmerised by the show, especially Madame Adeline and her performing horses.But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she is returned to the Foundling Hospital. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising?Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original take on a historical novel. Set in Victorian times and featuring a brand new feisty heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a Tracy Beaker-esque tale that will thrill young readers. Warm, moving, funny and totally fascinating, it's the perfect gift for girls of eight and older.
 

Thrilling tale of an adventurous foundling girl.

Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson would be a delightful read for young girls aged eight and above who enjoy historical fiction. The story follows the life of Hetty, a young girl who is abandoned by her mother and sent to the Foundling Hospital. Hetty's resilience and strong-will make her an admirable protagonist who will warm the heart of readers. The circus backdrop and Hetty's search for her real mother add to the intriguing storyline, making it hard to put the book down. Overall, Hetty Feather is a heartwarming and exciting read that will appeal to young readers looking for an engaging historical fiction novel with a unique twist.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.