Hetty Feather (Paperback)

Emma Jane Reeves

ISBN 10: 1783191767 / ISBN 13: 9781783191765

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2014

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Paperback. TREMBLE as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly.THRILL as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus.GASP as she endures a night locked in the attic.QUAKE as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and CHEER as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, the tale of plucky Hetty Feather is brought thrillingly to life on stage by award-winning script writer Emma Reeves (CBBCs The Story of Tracy Beaker) and the Olivier Award-Nominated director Sally Cookson whose many five-star productions include Peter Pan, Were Going on a Bearhunt and Stick Man. With a huge heart, Hetty Feather is a terrific adventure story!The play sticks to my basic story, but with many inventive touches that constantly took me by surprise [it] was a magical experience. Jacqueline Wilson Jacqueline Wilson is an award-winning and very well recognised children's author. Oberon Plays for Young People is a successful imprint generating consistently good sales. Young children who are fans of the cBBC show The Story of Tracy Beaker will enjoy this brilliant story. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hetty Feather (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783191767
• ISBN 13: 9781783191765
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

London, 1876 Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is hard but with her 'brothers' Jem and Gideon, she helps in the fields and plays imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus and Hetty is mesmerised by the show, especially Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she is returned to the Foundling Hospital. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising? Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original take on a historical novel. Set in Victorian times and featuring a brand new feisty heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a Tracy Beaker-esque tale that will thrill young readers. Warm, moving, funny and totally fascinating, it's the perfect gift for girls of eight and older.

About the Author

Emma Reeves is from Wrexham and writes for stage, radio and television. Stage adaptations include Carrie's War, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke. Short plays and podcasts include The Psycho's Tale for Dirty Protest and Reunion for the Sherman. With Andrew Loudon, Emma has adapted Mary Barton and 1984 for Arts Educational Schools and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and King Lear for Paris-based company Theatre En Anglais. TV work includes Belonging, Doctors, The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns, Dead Gorgeous, Sadie J, My Almost Famous Family, Spirit Warriors, Half Moon Investigations, Young Dracula, Chuggington and The Murder of Princess Diana.