Clover Moon

Clover Moon Synopsis

Clover Moon's imagination is her best escape from a life of hardship in poverty-stricken Victorian London. When tragedy plunges her into a world of grief, Clover realizes that everything she loved about the place she called home is gone. Clover hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage - and the chance - to break free? And could leaving her family be just what she needs to find a place that really feels like home?

Introducing the brilliant and brave new heroine from the wonderful world of the bestselling and award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

Kids love to read and so in addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Lovereading4kids Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can read their full reviews by clicking here.

• Georgie Docwra, age 11 - 'I rate this book 5 stars and whilst all of Jacqueline Wilson's books have all been brilliant and I am her biggest fan, this is the best Jacqueline Wilson book I've ever read!'
• Bryher, age 11  - 'This book is like an eye catching gem, nice and shiny on the outside with the amazing raw material on the inside. The plot was great, really smooth and blended together really well. It is the Hetty Feather next generation.'
• Ava Sorrell, age 10 - 'Clover Moon is a sad, touching and exciting story by the marvellous Jacqueline Wilson.'
• Anya Fuller, age 9 - 'This is definitely going to be another of Jacqueline Wilson's bestsellers. I loved the character Clover Moon.'
• Matilda Greenacre, age 10 - 'I love this book...If you like the Hetty Feather series you will definitely enjoy the tale of Clover Moon.'
• Evie Aconley, age 9 - 'The book is set in Victorian times, I really enjoyed it although it can be a little sad at times. Her imagination is fun and interesting.'
• Maddy Harries, age 9 - 'This story is so sad and moving but exciting at the same time. I couldn't put it down!'
• Rosie, age 9 - 'Another brilliant book from Jacqueline Wilson.  I loved Clover.'
• Emily Pitfield, age 11 - 'Clover Moon is a character you can fall in love with. Her determination and creative flair make for a great character and a well written story.'
• Sadie Parker, age 11 - 'A thrilling story that really captures the life of a poor girl in Victorian Britain.'    
• Elena Corsan, age 11 - 'Have fun with Clover Moon and all her funny friends, watch out for mean, old Mildred. This book was full of sad and happy moments, a real page turner. I couldn't put it down.'     
• Jessica Cobbin, age 9 - 'Clover Moon is a really exciting book...I stayed up really late reading this book.  I started it at half past seven when I went to bed and next time I looked at the clock it was twenty past nine.'
• Elspeth, age 12    - 'Clover Moon, is a tragic, exciting and interesting novel.  It is about Clover, a girl who wants to escape her past and see what future lies ahead of her.'