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Lily Alone

Jacqueline Wilson
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Lily Alone

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

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Jacqueline Wilson

Lily Alone

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

London, England • 2010s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson, a young girl named Lily is thrust into a caretaking role when her mother leaves unexpectedly. Managing her three younger siblings, Lily navigates challenges and responsibilities beyond her years, all while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy in their daily lives.

Emotional

Melancholic

Challenging

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,314 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson explores themes of responsibility and resilience through the eyes of a young girl left to care for her siblings. Readers praise Wilson's ability to address serious issues with sensitivity and authenticity, highlighting the emotional depth and relatability of the characters. Some critics, however, find the storyline overly somber for its target audience. Overall, it’s a compelling read that resonates with both children and adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lily Alone?

A reader who would enjoy Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson is typically a middle-grade reader (ages 8-12) who enjoys emotionally rich stories featuring resourceful young protagonists. Similar readers may appreciate Matilda by Roald Dahl and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson for their themes of resilience and imagination.

4.2

7,314 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

London, England • 2010s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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