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The Illustrated Mum

The Illustrated Mum

Paperback (17 Jul 2025)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Marigold isn't like other mums.

"She's good at spending heaps of money that we haven't got. She's good at getting drunk. She's good at getting completely nutty ideas into her head."

Dolphin adores her mum - she's beautiful and vibrant. She's covered in colourful tattoos and with her bright hair and amazing clothes, Marigold stands out, wherever she goes.

But her sister, Star, feels differently.

Marigold may look great, but living with her unpredictable, fiery moods can be hard. After Marigold has a breakdown, Dolphin starts to wonder...is she the right person to be looking after her?

From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, The Illustrated Mum is an optimistic tale about family, mental health and sisterly love. This is a must have book for every young reader.

A powerfully portrayed, sometimes shocking but ultimately uplifting story, this is a book not to be missed - The Bookseller

Book information

ISBN: 9780241777275
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint: Puffin
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 500g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 36mm