Gripping, funny and sensitively written - Independent on Sunday
A modern story, realistic with lots of witty, offbeat humour - Daily Telegraph
A witty and moving tale of divorce - The Times
A deeply moving account of a child's agony and bewilderment as she suffers from her parents' divorce. Feelings tumble out in a cascade of experiences, at once painful and funny. Language is racy and modern, superbly capturing the experience of many children today - Junior Education
There's a bittersweet symmetry in [Andy's] defiant, touchingly manipulative and funny account of how she comes to terms with it all. Charming stylised illustrations by Nick Sharratt - Guardian
Author
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 a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.
Jacqueline Wilson was our Guest Editor in February 2012. Click here to download an interview with Jacqueline.
Meet ten-year-old Andy and share her experiences of life after divorce in this realistic, moving, yet often very funny tale from Jacqueline Wilson.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Suitcase Kid and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Suitcase Kid features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Divorce, PSHE: Family Issues, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Suitcase Kid was written by Jacqueline Wilson and published by Bolinda Audio
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