From the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl who cares for her alcoholic mother. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Lean.
Nell Hobs lives with a tortoise called Bob Marley, guinea pigs Asbo and Chaos, goldfish Beyoncé and Destiny, gerbils Fizz and Tyrone, Aunty Lou the Hamster ... and her mum, who drinks too much. Nell does everything she can to be a good daughter so that her mum will stop. But when things get really hard, Nell stands on her head. Everything looks better upside down, don't you know?
Nell wishes she knew who her dad was. When new teacher Mr Samuels makes history come alive and tells the class the story of Nell Gwynn, the Orange Girl who became one of the first actresses on the London stage, Nell is captivated and is determined to dress up as an Orange Girl for the Costume Parade. She hatches a plan with her best friend Michael: a way to make her dad step forward and claim her. Will she succeed?
A charming middle grade story with a strong, positive message that celebrates community and friendship.
'a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl ... For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Lean.' Lovereading4kids
| ISBN: | 9781444927788 |
| Publication date: | 9th August 2018 |
| Author: | Jane Elson |
| Publisher: | Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 321 pages |
| Reading age: | 9+ |
| Genres: |
Stories about Family and Friends Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Drugs and addiction |
From the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl who cares for her alcoholic mother. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Lean.Nell Hobs lives with a tortoise called Bob Marley, guinea pigs Asbo and Chaos, goldfish Beyoncé and Destiny, gerbils Fizz and Tyrone, Aunty Lou the Hamster ... and her mum, who drinks too much.
Will You Catch Me? is aimed at readers aged 9 and over.
Will You Catch Me? features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Drugs and addiction
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Will You Catch Me? was written by Jane Elson and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Will You Catch Me? has 321 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.