I'm probably being unfair. The book is very well researched and written, clear enough for children to understand even the things that seem very unfamiliar. And unlike some of the recent ones, it does finish, more or less, rather than stop. I'm guessing there'll be more from either Clover or Rose in another year. You thought you were being so kind and splendid making friends with a girl like me, but when you saw that brooch so obviously planted in my bed, you thought I was a common thief like all the others." Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy and Emily – aka the Alphabet Club – are best friends. Daisy is the newest member and so she’s trying really hard to fit in. But when the girls all start planning sleepover parties for their birthdays, Daisy can’t help but worry about hers… Another in the Hetty Feather series, with - brace yourselves now - a headstrong young girl who doesn't like being told what to do! Oh, and she likes drawing! And reading! Can you believe it? My only criticism is that every time a character is introduced there should be an illustration to show what the character looks like.

Rose Rivers is the most recent book from the world of Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson. In fact, it’s from the world of Clover Moon. We first meet Rose in Jacqueline Wilson’s earlier novel, Clover Moon. Then Hetty, Clover and Rose all come together in Hetty Feather’s Christmas.It was impressively accurate, except from the representation problem mentioned above. I don't know why I'm impressed, considering how many of these JW's published, but it's still cool. I'm planning to take a History GCSE, and this actually does help. I think Clover Moon, Rose Rivers, and Beth Rivers were the characters I found most interesting, this is because they broadened my mind on how difficult life must of been for the poor, less capable, and also life as a girl during the Victorian times. Throughout the book, Jacqueline Wilson showed how people, who were not of a higher status, were to be excluded from justice, rights, and equality. Rose described her life while growing up and meeting others who were less privileged than herself, such as Clover who was brought as a maid from off the streets. Each time Clover mentioned her earlier stages of life, before becoming a maid, I really felt I was there in the streets, in the cold, with her. This opened my eyes to how fortunate I am, and how I take almost everything for granted. I would recommend this book to anybody who is curious about the Victorian era and the discrimination and struggles of those who lived in it. 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.

But I missed Wilson's writings, her witty and strong-willed female characters. I missed the individualism and diversity that she never fails to show and yet somehow the similarities in every character. Though, not in a John Green kind of way where every female character is literally the same with a different story line. Growing up, Wilson's books showed me that there's no one way to be, we all have flaws and make mistakes that at the time seem so innocent, but there is a future beyond those mistakes. I think I would definitely recommend it to friends and pupils because of how enjoyable it is with the amazing plot twist at the end of the book. I’m sure they would have the same positive overall comments as me. Let’s focus on before that. All her siblings are really well written and interesting and Rupert was really cool! I also loved the staff and the way that she managed to get Clover Moon and Hetty Feather in because they are some of my favourite characters! I love their fiery spirits. Rose is nice but she’s a bit of an annoying character and being in her head wasn’t as fun as Clover’s but I still liked it! Her parents were also cool and the storyline had a good flow and I liked it. Rupert and Pamela were weird but it didn’t bother me because she wasn’t a massive character. 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 - but she feels as though life isn't fair for girls and poor people. When a young girl, Clover Moon, joins the household as a nursemaid to Rose's troubled sister Beth, and she meets her father's bohemian protégé Paris Walker, she starts to learn more about the wider world.The character I didn’t like was Rose’s brother, Rupert. He is vain and doesn’t think about anyone but himself. He doesn’t listen to what Rose is trying to tell him and he always acts like the perfect child in front of everyone but Rose and won’t admit when he is wrong. 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. I really liked Rose Rivers because of how emotional it made me feel; it was as if I was Rose, standing there and watching everything happen. Jacqueline Wilson is an amazing author andI would really recommend her. The storyfeels so realistic and interesting especially as I love the Victorians. I would rate this book 5 stars. I would definitely recommend it! Interestingly I went to a talk at Cheltenham Literature Festival yesterday about historical children’s books. They’re definitely a great way to learn in an enjoyable way. My daughter likes historical fiction better than books set in the present day. Post a Reply There's this small section that pushed the rating up. It seemed like Clover was speaking to every upper-class condescending character in JW books (trust me, there's more than you'd think):