The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson

The Illustrated Mum

Jacqueline Wilson with Josie Lawrence (Narrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Dolphin adores her mother, Marigold. She's got wonderful clothes, bright hair, and vivid tattoos all over her body--a colorful lady, to match her colorful life. But Dolphin's older sister, Star, is beginning to wonder if living with Marigold's fie...

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Moods

emotional 89%
sad 65%
dark 47%
challenging 30%
reflective 25%
hopeful 23%
tense 20%
funny 14%
adventurous 9%
informative 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 45%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.64

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