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Lily Alone

By Jacqueline Wilson

Adjectives

heartfelt engaging thought-provoking

Genres

Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

When Lily's mum jets off to Spain with her new boyfriend, eleven-year-old Lily is left to care for her younger siblings: six-year-old twins Baxter and Bliss, and three-year-old Pixie. Determined to keep the family together and avoid social services, Lily takes them on a secret camping trip in the park. But as challenges mount, Lily realises that looking after her family without any grown-ups is harder than she imagined.

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)

Published

2012

Community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

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