Lola Rose by Jacqueline Wilson
The book follows the tumultuous life of a young girl who, after her mother wins a substantial amount of money in a lottery, adopts the name Lola Rose. Their windfall allows them to escape an abusive home environment and start anew. However, their fresh start is threatened when her mother becomes seriously ill, leaving Lola Rose to care for her younger brother and confront adult responsibilities far beyond her years. The story is a poignant exploration of family, resilience, and the challenges of navigating unexpected hardships through the eyes of a child forced to grow up too quickly.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 352
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 121st on The Big Read (BBC)