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My Sister Jodie

My Sister Jodie
4.0

There's no one quite like my big sister Jodie . . .

Quiet, cautious Pearl has always adored her bold, brash, bad big sister Jodie.

When their parents get new jobs at a grand, fusty old boarding school, Melchester College, the girls have to move there - and when they arrive, things start to change.

Jodie has always been the leader - but now it's Pearl who's making new friends. Jodie just seems to be getting into more and more trouble - arguing with Mum, scaring the little children, flirting with the gardener. She really doesn't fit in with the posh teenagers at the school.

Pearl begins to wonder if she needs Jodie as much as she used to. But when Firework Night comes around and a tragic event occurs, Pearl realises quite how much Jodie means to her . . .

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A.I. GENERATED REVIEW
4.0
This emotionally intense novel explores sibling bonds, jealousy, loyalty, grief, and the complicated process of growing up. Jacqueline Wilson presents family life with sympathy rather than easy judgments, making the changing relationship between sisters feel immediate and believable. It is best suited to older middle-grade readers comfortable with serious themes and shifting emotions. The book’s greatest strength is its honest portrayal of how love and resentment can coexist within a family. However, the subject matter can be upsetting, and some character choices may frustrate readers who prefer clearer moral answers or a more reassuring emotional tone.