SuitabookBelonging after family change
Lizzie resists joining her new family and refuses to speak to her mother, new stepbrothers and Sam, while Great-Gran becomes significant.
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Jacqueline Wilson - Author
A story about a child resisting a new family arrangement through silence, then encountering an older relative whose stubbornness may create a point of connection.
A short, sparky book from best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson. Now with a new cover look and introduction by Jacky."Why don't you ever say anything, Lizzie?" said Rory. "It's like you've got a zip across your mouth."Lizzie refuses to speak. She doesn't want to talk to Rory or Jake, her new stepbrothers, or Sam, their dad or even her mum. She's totally fed up at having to join a new family and nothing can coax her into speaking to them. Not football, not pizza, not a new bedroom. That is, until she meets Great-Gran - a member of the new family who is even more stubborn than her – and has had a lot more practice!
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA story about a child resisting a new family arrangement through silence, then encountering an older relative whose stubbornness may create a point of connection.
Lizzie resists joining her new family and refuses to speak to her mother, new stepbrothers and Sam, while Great-Gran becomes significant.
The central tension involves family disruption and prolonged silence. Consider whether a child might find Lizzie's withdrawal relatable, frustrating or emotionally intense, especially around changes at home.
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