Diamond

By Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

Part of the Hetty Feather series

A young acrobat faces danger and dreams in a circus where friends and foes blur the lines of trust.

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304 pages

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Diamond, once Ellen-Jane, is sold to Tanglefield's Travelling Circus, where her acrobatic talents shine but her life is fraught with peril. Under the watchful eye of a cruel master, she must navigate the treacherous world behind the curtains. As the stakes rise, Diamond finds solace in unexpected friendships with the gentle Mister Marvel and the inspiring ringmaster, Emerald Star. With danger escalating, Diamond must decide if her future lies within the circus or beyond its velvet confines. Can she escape the shadows and find her true place in the world?

From the publisher

‘My name is Diamond. I used to be called Ellen-Jane Potts, but my dear friend Hetty says it doesn’t matter a jot if you change your name.’ Diamond wasn’t always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter - and a bitter disappointment. With an extraordinary gift for acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies, but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, cruel-eyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold - and is taken to become an acrobat at Tanglefield’s Travelling Circus. The crowds adore Diamond, but life behind the velvet curtains is far from glamorous. Her wicked master forces Diamond to attempt ever more daring tricks, until she is terrified to step into the ring. But there are true friends to be found, too: the gentle Mister Marvel; the kindly Madame Adeline; and the glorious Emerald Star, Tanglefield’s brand-new ringmaster, and Diamond’s heroine. When life at the circus becomes too dangerous to bear any longer, what will the future hold for Diamond? And will her beloved Emerald be a part of it? Enter the amazing world of Hetty Feather and follow her adventures throughout the series: 1. Hetty Feather2. Sapphire Battersea3. Emerald Star4. Diamond

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