The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson

The Illustrated Mum

Jacqueline Wilson with Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional sad fast-paced

Description

"Dolphin adores her mother: she's got wonderful clothes, bright hair and vivid tattoos all over her body. She definitely lives a colourful life. Dolphin's older sister, Star, also loves her but is beginning to wonder if staying with a mum whose te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,514 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 65%
dark 41%
challenging 26%
hopeful 23%
reflective 23%
tense 19%
funny 13%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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