The Illustrated Mum
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Covered from head to toe with one-of-a-kind tattoos, Marigold is the brightest, most beautiful mother in the world. At least, that’s what Dolphin thinks—she just wishes Marigold wouldn’t stay out quite so late or have mood spells every now and again. Dolphin’s older sister, Star, loves Marigold too, but she’s tired of looking after her. So when Star’s dad shows up out of the blue and offers to let the girls stay with him, Star jumps at the opportunity. But Dolphin can’t bear to leave Marigold alone. Now it’s just the two of them, and Dolphin is about to be in over her head. . . .
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Jacqueline Wilson explores family love, instability, mental illness, and the pressures children may carry when a parent is struggling. The narrative gives young readers an emotionally direct perspective on embarrassment, loyalty, anger, and resilience, making it most suitable for mature middle-grade readers and useful for guided discussion about support networks and responsible adults. Wilson's strength is her refusal to reduce complicated family feelings to simple blame. The subject matter can be distressing, and some developments feel heightened for dramatic effect; readers may need reassurance that help exists beyond the situations shown.
