Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson

Baby Love

Jacqueline Wilson with Rachael Dean (Illustrator)

496 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A heartbreaking, compelling and timely story for older readers about teen pregnancy, family trouble and unlikely friendships, set in 1960. When Laura meets a French exchange student, Leon, she is flattered by his interest in her. She's never ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 80%
hopeful 46%
reflective 42%
challenging 29%
informative 27%
dark 16%
inspiring 14%
tense 10%
lighthearted 7%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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