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Lily isn't home ALONE - but she sort of wishes she was. Looking after six-year-old twins Bliss and Baxter and three-year-old Pixie is a lot of responsibility. When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep calm and show she can cope without any grown-ups. But being in charge soon feels overwhelming, and Lily is worried that school or social services might discover their situation and break up the family. What could be better than to take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park? Plenty of space to run about, no carpet to vacuum, and surely no chance anyone will guess they're there ...

Reviews

"No one in children's literature brings more insight to the modern family" Independent 20110315 "Find out how this gutsy character deals with some very difficulat situations while lovingly caring for her siblings in this engrossing read" Primary Times 20110207 "Parents may not always love her gritty subject matter but Wilson's young fans certainly do and they won't be disappointed by her latest" Sunday Express 20110417 "Lily Alone follows the story of Lily and her sisters Mliss and Pixie who are left alone when their mum goes to Spain on a holiday with her boyfriend. It is a simple but interesting book, ideal for girls ages seven to 11." -- Jessica Flood Womens Way (EIRE) 20120102 "Another gritty insight into dysfunctional family life." Surrey Advertiser Series 20120127

Additional Information

• Illustrations: B+W chapter heads t/o