Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Emerald Star

By Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

Part of the Hetty Feather series

A girl seeks her father and a place to belong, but adventure calls.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,817 ratings

432 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Hetty Feather, no longer a simple country girl, embarks on a quest to find her father and a true home. Despite reuniting with her childhood sweetheart, Jem, Hetty's heart yearns for adventure. When a mysterious figure from her past reappears, she must decide if her future lies in the comfort of love or the thrill of the unknown. Will Hetty find where she truly belongs, or is her destiny to wander? Dive into Hetty's world of drama, love, and unexpected twists as she discovers what it means to be Emerald Star.

From the publisher

‘I am Emerald . . . Star, ‘ I announced, giving birth to my new self right that moment.Brave, feisty Hetty Feather is back on another fantastic adventure! 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. 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?A brilliant end-of-series novel, the sort with just the right amount of tragedy, love, adventure and excitement. - The Guardian 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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