Little Stars (Hetty Feather)

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But Hetty is no longer a simple country girl, and begins to fear she'll never truly belong anywhere. And even when she is reunited with her beloved childhood sweetheart Jem, Hetty still longs for adventure - especially when an enchanting figure from her past makes an unexpected reappearance. Could a more exciting future lie ahead for Hetty? Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain’s bestselling and most beloved children’s authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.

Edie is fascinated by Victorian times, and she's just desperate to be cast in the lead role of her drama club production of Oliver. When she's given a real Victorian notebook she's determined to write the best story ever, all about a girl in a workhouse. But when she starts writing, something strange happens.My, this was an absolute journey! Indeed, it sort of feels as if years have passed since the beginning of this book, and even more so since the beginning of the series (which is actually absolutely true in-universe), and while I'm still my old self, it's almost as if I've changed along with Hetty and her rich gallery of friends and found family. I just love this entire series, I've read plenty of books, but this is by far one of my favourite series. Although it's aimed at children, I believe anyone can thoroughly enjoy it. And then there is Diamond who is now Hetty's 'sister'. She acts more childish because all of her young child years had been wasted being an acrobatic child wonder in the circus. I don't think that Diamond likes change because it's hard for her to get used to different things at such a young age. I got this book as soon as it came out and I read it within a week, I think that showed my love for Hetty Feather

Hetty is still the same person, but she is older and everything steps up a little. All of her little dreams seemed big when she was little, but now, given her circumstances in 'Little Stars' at the cavalcade and with acting, they seem so small compared with her dreams now. Being the Ringmaster at the circus in 'Diamond' was such a big and fantastic thing, but now looking at her being a professional actor it seems like her circus life was not professional and not proper. Now Hetty's life is real professional, despite her still being called a child.My favourite character in this one (apart from Hetty!) was Miss Gibson. What a legend! I did think Hetty might end up settling with her and having a sewing career. Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original historical novel.

I also loved the Victorian era of the series… Wilson brings it to life in vivid detail and knowing her I am sure it is historically accurate. A history lesson too! Since leaving the Foundling Hospital, Hetty has seen her fair share of drama, excitement, tragedy and loss. After the death of her beloved mama, she sets off to find a real home at last - starting with the search for her father. Double Act won the prestigious Smarties Medal and the Children’s Book Award as well as being highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. The Story of Tracy Beaker won the 2002 Blue Peter People’s Choice Award. Bertie seeks out to find Hetty as the role of Young David Copperfield. When she is giving autographs he simply says how he doesn't want Emerald Star, just simply Hetty Feather. He too also lost his job at the music hall, and he is going to move on to a new act, called the gappy chappy. I felt that Bertie was better for Hetty because he had the stardom life that Hetty wanted, but Jem had the country life she never showed any interest for. I did think some bits were very nitty gritty on the topic of Victorian London. I really liked how when something bad were to happen to Hetty/Diamond, you will generally feel saddened and sympathetic. I really liked how Hetty seemed to do a full circle, from the circus, to the music hall, to her foster home and in the end, living with Harry when she joins Marina Royal.Earlier events and characters are often alluded to, but it did not confuse. In fact, it piqued my interest in Hetty and her other adventures. The story of Hetty Feather’s life continues with this latest absorbing novel about the feisty young heroine.

At the start of this book Hetty and her younger friend Diamond are traveling across part of England on a penny farthing. They hope to get employed as music hall artistes at a place called the Cavalcade. They have just escaped a circus, an event that is apparently covered in a previous book. I also found that Diamond got quite annoying in this book, I understand she is a child but she did get on my nerves a bit. I greatly enjoyed this book, it is tied as my favorite with Emerald Star, but there are a few downsides to it

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I really didn't like the Ivy Green/Bertie/Hetty thing. Ivy Green was (I believe) in her 30's or something, meanwhile Bertie was 15-16 (same age as Hetty). But then again, that is how people in the Victorian Era may have acted. Same with Samson Ruby and Hetty.