'It's not fair. We can't help being girls, can we?' 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. Why can't she be educated at school like her brother? Why can't she learn to become a famous artist like her father? Why is life so unfair for people who were not born rich? 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. Will Paris help Rose finally achieve her dreams? And will she be able to help Clover find her own dream?
Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson is a British author known for her popular children's and young adult novels. Her works often address issues such as family, friendship, and identity, making them relatable to young readers. Wilson's most notable works include "The Story of Tracy Beaker," "Double Act," and "Hetty Feather." She is praised for her realistic and sensitive portrayal of complex characters and situations, which have made her a beloved figure in children's literature. Wilson's impact on the genre includes opening up discussions about difficult topics and providing representation for diverse voices. Her most famous work, "The Story of Tracy Beaker," has been adapted into a successful television series and continues to resonate with readers around the world.
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