false 6353295 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256066027m/6353295.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256066027s/6353295.jpg Clean Break may be her longest yet, but her ever-increasing legions of fans will never complain. The more words from their favourite author they can get crammed into one book, the better. The country’s most-borrowed author is again on familiar ground, with a cast of colourful and needy characters that could live just around the corner. Her ability to reflect modern life, and how ordinary people live it and struggle with it, is unparalleled in contemporary children’s fiction.

Clean Break is told from the point of view of Em, or Emerald as she likes to be known, and is about what happens to her mum, gran, and two half-siblings, Maxie and Vita, when the man of the house leaves them for another woman. Her mum’s second husband, Frankie, is not her real dad, but he has been Em’s dad ever since she can remember and she does not want to let him abandon them all. It’s an understandably traumatic departure.

Frankie leaves on Boxing Day morning and Em’s mum, Julie, is devastated. They all cling on to the hope that he will soon return to them, but it quickly transpires that he’s not coming back and that they’re all just going to have to deal with their new circumstances in whatever way they can. Gran just goes on criticising her daughter, which doesn’t help, but Em, Maxie and Vita find solace and comfort in their friends and heroes, real and imaginary.

Despite the story’s sad themes, Wilson always leaves the reader and her characters with the shoots of new, better beginnings and hope for the future. Like any book, its worth is in the quality of its storytelling, and fortunately this particular author is great at doing just that.

(Age 9 and over) --John McLay

]]> 511592 7 499581 2005 Clean Break total:149|5:30|4:49|3:49|2:16|1:5| 149 530 193 18 22602 3.61 7433 839 150121 3.76 564 120 79407730 1717615 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.55 148 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Mon Nov 30 09:17:32 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 30 09:25:06 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3735590 233531 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Sun Jul 29 05:29:21 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 02:40:45 -0800 2009
Namun buku ini menu...more...]]> 58840960 1394386 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 5 0 false Tue Jun 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 08 06:08:59 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 12:35:14 -0700 2009 Once But the kids are too whiny!!
A reason of why I can't tolerate kids..
Anyway..
The whole thing could be so true,, I mean the story..
When I reached the end of the story,, I thought the writer was a bit exaggerating,,
I thought she was going to make...more...]]> 65312226 2445813 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 5 0 false Tue Jul 28 15:00:26 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 15:01:27 -0700 2009 48927198 2117603 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Wed Mar 11 10:23:03 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 10:23:24 -0700 2009 3400922 195126 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Mon Jul 23 05:55:56 -0700 2007 Mon Jul 23 05:57:58 -0700 2007 it was for any girls from the age of 10
(who can rEAD) because the book itself is about
a girl of that age or even a bit older who has family
problems but they are solved in the end
really good]]> 25388319 1268658 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 5 0 false Wed Jun 25 01:58:12 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 01:59:56 -0700 2008 3410925 200622 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Mon Jul 23 10:10:33 -0700 2007 Mon Jul 23 10:13:00 -0700 2007
Then, he has the cheek to come crawling back]]> 18944494 1034740 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Sat Mar 29 16:07:02 -0700 2008 Sat Mar 29 16:09:37 -0700 2008 63962187 2531586 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Sat Jul 18 04:38:28 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 20:30:09 -0700 2009 3420532 195183 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Mon Jul 23 13:55:56 -0700 2007 Mon Jul 23 13:58:06 -0700 2007 3018651 189371 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Fri Jul 13 05:18:07 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 00:28:37 -0800 2009 25388074 1240565 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Wed Jun 25 01:49:04 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 01:49:44 -0700 2008 22165322 1045844 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Tue May 13 12:15:40 -0700 2008 Tue May 13 12:16:40 -0700 2008
and might get it out to read at home... =] [maybey]]]> 19389861 1053019 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Sun Mar 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 03 13:34:13 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 03 13:35:22 -0700 2008 3135730 195132 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Mon Jul 16 11:31:13 -0700 2007 Mon Jul 16 11:36:43 -0700 2007
]]> 16078669 932710 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Fri Feb 22 08:03:51 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 22 08:04:07 -0800 2008 19273577 1047895 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 5 0 false Wed Apr 02 02:13:24 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 02 02:13:43 -0700 2008 81963825 3071956 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Thu Dec 24 13:17:03 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 24 13:17:03 -0800 2009 81913724 3066154 511592 044086643X 9780440866435 18 <![CDATA[Clean Break]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675m/511592.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175396675s/511592.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/511592.Clean_Break 3.56 149 Best Friends, here is another superb, thought-provoking novel for readers of 8+.

Em adores her funny, glamorous dad – who cares if he’s not her real father? He’s wonderful to her, and to her little brother and sister. True to form, at Christmas, Dad gives them fantastic presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately, he’s got another surprise in store – he’s leaving them. Will Dad’s well-meaning but chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break – just like Em’s arm?


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Wed Dec 23 20:31:15 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 23 20:31:15 -0800 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6353295