The Illustrated Mum

Jacqueline Wilson

A powerfully portrayed story of family and mental health from the bestselling children’s author, this book is about sisters Dolphin and Star, and their vibrant mother Marigold, covered in colourful tattoos with brightly coloured hair – but with her fiery moods and irresponsible behaviour, is she the right person to be looking after the sisters?

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