Rose Rivers

Rose Rivers Synopsis

A wonderful new story starring old friends and new from the much-beloved Victorian world of Hetty Feather.

Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings. She has everything money can buy - beautiful dresses, horse-riding lessons, books - but she's not satisfied. Why can't she be sent away to a good school like her twin brother? Why can't she learn to become a famous artist like her father or his friend Paris Walker. Why is life so unfair for people who were not born rich? When a young girl, Clover Moon, joins the household as a nursemaid to Rose's troubled sister Beth, Rose finds a true friend for the first time and she starts to learn more about the world outside. Will Rose finally achieve her dreams? And will she be able to help Clover find her own dream? Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant new addition to Hetty Feather's world, by the award-winning and bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Rose Rivers Reader Reviews

In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Lovereading Reader Review Panel members were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can read their full reviews by clicking here.

• Charlotte Dunn, 10 - 'This reminded me of one of my favourite Jacqueline Wilson books, Opal Plumstead. It’s the story of a young girl and her family as she grows up set in the Victorian Era. It’s exciting and gripping!'
• Rosie Watch - 'A wonderful addition to the Hetty Feather series. A super story of a Victorian childhood with all the issues faced by modern childhood.
  Brilliantly and sensitively written.'
• Evie Aconley, 11 - 'You will definitely enjoy this book from the world of Hetty Feather and I would recommend this to ages 10 and above.'
• Issie Ford, 10 - 'This is another wonderful historical story from Jacqueline Wilson which gives modern readers insights into the Victorian era and shows how unfair society was to girls and women. I loved it!' 
• Bella - 'Another Brilliant book by Jacqueline Wilson that follows on from the Hetty Feather books.'
• Anya Fuller, 10 - 'A gripping and emotional book that has you hooked on to every word. After the first chapter it was as though I was best friends with Rose.'
• Ellen Hall, 8 - 'When Rose's brother Rupert goes to school, Rose really wants to go too. However this book is set in Victorian times and girls don't go to school!This book is a page turner. It also has some good victorian facts in it.'
• Aoibhe Churcher, 12 - 'Rose Rivers is a masterpiece, written by the incredible Jacqueline Wilson! I enjoyed it enormously and would recommend it to everyone!!!'
• Bea Whithear, 10 - 'Rose Rivers has six brothers and sisters and lives in a big house in London. Her family are rich, she has servants, books, nice clothes but what she really wants is to go to school and have friends.'

Rose Rivers Press Reviews

Prasie for Clover Moon;

Portrays the trials and tribulations of Victorian England vividly and with compassion ... Highly recommended The Bookbag

Clover is a brave, intelligent protagonist ... Her adventure out into the world is both funny and sad, ensuring it hooks readers right to the end Booktrust I rate this book 5 stars ... the best Jacqueline Wilson book I've ever read! -- Georgie, 11 Lovereading4kids.co.uk

This book is like an eye catching gem ... It is Hetty Feather for the next generation -- Bryher, 11 Lovereading4kids.co.uk

This is definitely going to be another of Jacqueline Wilson's bestsellers. I loved the character Clover Moon -- Anya, 11 Lovereading4kids.co.uk

A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety' The Times

She should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance Independent on Sunday

Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues Bookseller

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All versions of this book

ISBN: 9780440871668
Publication date: 13/06/2019
Publisher: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books) an imprint of Random House Children's Publishers UK
Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780857535160
Publication date: 17/05/2018
Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books an imprint of Random House Children's Publishers UK
Format: Hardback

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About Jacqueline Wilson

Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain’s bestselling and most beloved children’s authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children’s Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children’s Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. Jacqueline is also ...

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