Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson - old paperback

Age :7-11

It’s like you’re the mum” Marigold wept.

It was another game she sometimes liked to play. I decided it was my best chance of getting us home.’

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Dolphin adores Marigold, her beautiful, vibrant mother.

She’s not like the other mums.

She has vivid tattoos all over her body, bright hair and wonderful clothes.

But Dolphin’s sister, Star, feels differently.

Marigold may look amazing, but living with her fiery, unpredictable moods can be hard.

As much as the girls love Marigold, is she the right person to be looking after them?