My Sister Jodie
First person narrative. Sibling love/relationship. Jodie is the beloved older sister of Pearl, the narrator. Their parents get jobs as the cook and custodian of a boarding school -- and the girls' lives change. Pearl is smart and shy, Jodie is street smart and out-there. Jodie is also into puberty and rebellion -- and attracted to danger.SPOILER: There's an off-limits tower and in the end Jodie falls off it -- and dies.... just as their mother has an unexpected pregnancy -- so a new sister is
I first read this book when I was ten years old and I loved it, I had always like Jacqueline Wilson books but that one was my favourite. I read this book from cover to cover about five times, when I was younger opening up that book when I couldn't sleep. I liked My Sister Jodie because I found it had a bit more depth then the other Jacqueline Wilson books. Most of her books show bullying but never in so much detail, since I have read the book many times, I have noticed different things each time
I had never heard of Jacqueline Wilson before, but I was reading The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell, and a character in that book was complaining about the books she was made to read in school -- and she said they should be reading Jacqueline Wilson books because they're a true representation of kids. Anyway, that's how I discovered her. And I'm glad I did!I really enjoyed this... until the end. I mean, it was still okay, but I guess I wanted it to end differently. But it was still good!
I was quite enjoying this, it's well written and interesting and the characters are good, but then I began to muse upon the moral of the story SPOILER ALERT, and oh, dear, the bad girl dies. The 'bad' girl is unhappy: she isn't getting the support she needs at home, so she swears, kisses the gardner, dyes her hair purple and argues with her mother.So now you know. Watch out, all you rebellious girls out there. I won't be passing this book on because I don't like the hidden message.
I grew up reading Jacqueline Wilson, I havent read a book by her (until now) since becoming an adult, but something lead me to read My Sister Jodie. I didnt know it when I was a child, but Jacqueline Wilson is known for writing controversial books, but now I can see why. I wasnt sure whether I wanted to write a review on this book. Mainly because its childrens literature and Im not sure how many people are really that interested in this genre, but the main reason is because Im just not sure how
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Hardcover | Pages: 247 pages Rating: 4.09 | 8941 Users | 394 Reviews
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Title | : | My Sister Jodie |
Author | : | Jacqueline Wilson |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 247 pages |
Published | : | April 1st 2008 by Doubleday UK (first published March 2008) |
Categories | : | Childrens. Contemporary |
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Pearl and Jodie are sisters. Pearl is the younger one, small, shy and anxious. Jodie is nearly three years older, bold and brash and bad and Pearl adores her. When their parents get new jobs at Melchester College, a Victorian Gothic mansion, the girls spend a bizarre summer holiday in the boarding school with just a few leftover children for company. Things start to change now they are in their new home. Jodie has always been the leader but now it's Pearl who's making new friends. When term begins, their strange summer is over. But things keep on changing. Jodie really doesn't fit in with the posh teenagers in her class. Pearl is blossoming. Maybe she doesn't need Jodie as much as she used to. But Jodie needs her. And when the school celebration of Firework Night comes around and a tragic event occurs, Pearl realises quite how much she does need her big sister.Declare Books As My Sister Jodie
Original Title: | My Sister Jodie |
ISBN: | 0385610122 (ISBN13: 9780385610124) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.09 From 8941 Users | 394 ReviewsComment On Regarding Books My Sister Jodie
I was instantly attracted to the book 'My Sister Jodie' because i was a great fan of Jacqueline Wilson at the time and constantly watched the libraries 'wil' section for new books. I absolutely loved this book though the ending made me tear up a tiny bit! (just a little bit though). My sister jodie is told through the eyes of her adoring younger sister pearl. Jodie is sparky and vibrant and not a bit shy. however shy little Pearl is the exact opposite. She always listens to her parents andFirst person narrative. Sibling love/relationship. Jodie is the beloved older sister of Pearl, the narrator. Their parents get jobs as the cook and custodian of a boarding school -- and the girls' lives change. Pearl is smart and shy, Jodie is street smart and out-there. Jodie is also into puberty and rebellion -- and attracted to danger.SPOILER: There's an off-limits tower and in the end Jodie falls off it -- and dies.... just as their mother has an unexpected pregnancy -- so a new sister is
I first read this book when I was ten years old and I loved it, I had always like Jacqueline Wilson books but that one was my favourite. I read this book from cover to cover about five times, when I was younger opening up that book when I couldn't sleep. I liked My Sister Jodie because I found it had a bit more depth then the other Jacqueline Wilson books. Most of her books show bullying but never in so much detail, since I have read the book many times, I have noticed different things each time
I had never heard of Jacqueline Wilson before, but I was reading The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell, and a character in that book was complaining about the books she was made to read in school -- and she said they should be reading Jacqueline Wilson books because they're a true representation of kids. Anyway, that's how I discovered her. And I'm glad I did!I really enjoyed this... until the end. I mean, it was still okay, but I guess I wanted it to end differently. But it was still good!
I was quite enjoying this, it's well written and interesting and the characters are good, but then I began to muse upon the moral of the story SPOILER ALERT, and oh, dear, the bad girl dies. The 'bad' girl is unhappy: she isn't getting the support she needs at home, so she swears, kisses the gardner, dyes her hair purple and argues with her mother.So now you know. Watch out, all you rebellious girls out there. I won't be passing this book on because I don't like the hidden message.
I grew up reading Jacqueline Wilson, I havent read a book by her (until now) since becoming an adult, but something lead me to read My Sister Jodie. I didnt know it when I was a child, but Jacqueline Wilson is known for writing controversial books, but now I can see why. I wasnt sure whether I wanted to write a review on this book. Mainly because its childrens literature and Im not sure how many people are really that interested in this genre, but the main reason is because Im just not sure how
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