The Illustrated Mum
(5 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Random House
Review
Marigold, the ‘illustrated mum’ of the title, has elaborate tattoos covering her body from head to toe.
Narrated by Dolphin, the youngest of her two daughters, this is a moving, yet unsentimental account of two children coming to terms with their mother’s depression, mental instability and alcohol problem. Written with warmth, humour and understanding.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Cherryblossom13, Birmingham, 24 July 2015
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I think this is an AMAZING book which covers a variety of problems with sensitivity.
izzy, norfolk, 06 June 2015
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it was a amazing I loved it.
zainab, london, 08 November 2014
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i really loved this book and thought it was billiant. i love it
milly, lonndon, 26 November 2013
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This book is one of the worst books Jaquline Wilson has wrote not including diamond. I think it s not even for 12 year olds as it has swear words.
Zara ali, Haliax, 20 July 2013
The Illustrated Mum is just a sad, but yet amazing book. The mum was an acaholic, a smoker and suffering from depression. I felt sorry for the kids, but all the same, it is a charming book, and the ending is suprising