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Queenie

Name: Queenie
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
ISBN: 9780857531124

By Jacqueline Wilson

When illness sends Elsie to hospital, a mysterious friendship makes her Coronation dreams surprisingly come true.

heartwarming historical inspirational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 4 readers

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Queenie about?

In 1953, spirited Elsie Kettle lives with her beloved Nan, eagerly anticipating Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation. Their plans are upended when both contract tuberculosis, leading Elsie to a strict children's hospital ward. Amidst challenges, Elsie befriends fellow patients and Queenie, the hospital's majestic white cat. Through storytelling and resilience, she finds friendship and hope, culminating in a special, unexpected visitor before her discharge.

About the author

Jacqueline Wilson is a much-loved British author who has written many popular books for children, including the famous 'Tracy Beaker' series. Her stories are full of interesting characters and real-life adventures. Jacqueline loves reading and writing, and her books have inspired many children to enjoy stories and use their imagination.

Pages

304 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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