Mama loves me from away
Pat Brisson
When a mother and daughter are separated by the mother's incarceration, they find a special way to keep their loving relationship alive.
Read Time: ~3.7 hr
The illustrated mum
by Jacqueline Wilson (2000)
About this book
A powerful novel of two sisters who have to cope with living in a very dysfunctional household where their tattoo-crazy mum has real difficulties in coping. A new edition with new cover look and introduction.Dolphin adores her mother: she's got wonderful clothes, bright hair and vivid tattoos all over her body. She definitely lives a colourful life. Dolphin's older sister, Star, also loves her but is beginning to wonder if staying with a mum whose temper can be as flashy as her body-art is the best thing for the girls...
Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe illustrated mum Lead Character
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