Baby Love

"Jacqueline Wilson understands the complex interpersonal relationships of teenagers so well and writes with an unparalleled realness and rawness. I loved this book. It was heartbreaking but warm, unflinching yet somehow cosy. Nobody writes like Jacqueline Wilson. Long may she reign! I couldn''t get the characters out of my head." - Holly Bourne br>br>A heartbreaking, compelling and timely story for older readers about teen pregnancy, family trouble and unlikely friendships, set in 1960. br>br>When Laura meets a French exchange student, Leon, she is flattered by his interest in her. She''s never had any sort of boyfriend before. br>br>One night, Leon walks Laura home - and her life will never be the same again. br>br>Things start to change for Laura - first her moods, and then her body. Laura isn''t prepared for what she learns next - and doesn''t even know how it could have happened. br>br>When her family learns her secret, they are horrified. Sent away to save them from shame, Laura meets girls just like herself, whose families have given up on them - and they become a family for each other at the most difficult time in all their lives.br>br>An emotional and moving tale for fans of Dear Nobody and Juno.br>Not suitable for younger readers.>

Product details

• Authors: Jacqueline Wilson, Wilson Jacqueline
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9780241567104
• ISBN: 978-0-241-56710-4
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 222 mm x 43 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / General, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Interest age: from c 7 years, c 1960 to c 1969, Interest age: from c 13 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories