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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011
Sapphire Battersea
By Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)
Part of the Hetty Feather series
A young girl searches for her mother in Victorian London.
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416 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In 1870s London, Hetty Feather's dream of reuniting with her mother is shattered when she's sent away to work as a maid. As she navigates her new life, will Hetty find a way back to her family, or will the city's secrets keep them apart forever? Discover the twists and turns of Hetty's journey in this captivating historical tale.
From the publisher
A fascinating, funny and moving Victorian novel featuring Hetty Feather. Hetty Feather was just a baby when her mother left her at the Foundling Hospital. Hetty longed to find her real mum – and finally her wish was granted. But just as they have found each other, they are separated again, as Hetty leaves the home to become a maid of all work to Mr Buchanan. Set in London in the 1870s, this sequel to Hetty Feather is a wonderfully evocative and original historical novel, perfect for girls of eight and older.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 820L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.2
- F&P level
- ~S
Publication
- Published
- August 6, 2012
- First published
- September 29, 2011
- Publisher
- Corgi
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780440869276
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