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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Wilson is great at making realistic characters that you can quickly come to term with, giving realistic reactions to events.
Her books are great at getting children to really think about actions and their consequences, really opening the eyes of children to the world. Some of her books are sensitive reads yet they are all great at sending life messages to children.
I feel as though Wilson books are a must in the lives of young children, a way of opening their eyes to the real world in the right way.
Her books are great at getting children to really think about actions and their consequences, really opening the eyes of children to the world. Some of her books are sensitive reads yet they are all great at sending life messages to children.
I feel as though Wilson books are a must in the lives of young children, a way of opening their eyes to the real world in the right way.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
being a part of the diamond girls' family was my dream - although the ending is sooo weird. think their mum needs help, to be honest.
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
This was one of my favourite books as a child. I've often wondered how my perspective of the characters could be different now I am an adult.
I enjoyed the complex concepts the book discusses and the innocent perspective of Dixie.
I enjoyed the complex concepts the book discusses and the innocent perspective of Dixie.
Diamond begins in 1891, when Ellen-Jane, the book’s narrator, is sold to the circus by her poor alcoholic father. As with all of Wilson’s novels, this is great in terms of characterisation, but there was one thing which did not quite ring true throughout – the dialogue. It felt as though it was far too modern a lot of the time, and a few of the phrases within the narrative gave the same impression too, and consequently did not fit with the era. As a whole, Diamond is a very enjoyable novel, and it certainly works well as part of the Hetty Feather series.
An easy to read novel for children. I like the fact Wilson focuses on real life issues that may be affecting her audience.
(Goodreads giveaway winner)
Both my daughters (aged 8 and 10) have adored reading this book - it has been difficult to tear them away from it. Neither girl found anything in the book too upsetting and both found reading it to be a very positive experience. I did intend to read it too, but they have been so excitedly keeping me updated on every funny event and riveting twist that I decided to just let them write the review. Here goes...
8 yr old:
I really really liked it. I think it's meant to be a normal book but it is shiny and rather good inside. I would recommend it to 8 and over.
I liked Diamond because she was silly and dramatic. Her friends and the monkeys are funny and nice to read about.
Mr Tanglefield and Beppo were mean to Diamond and Hetty Feather and my favourite bit was when everybody fought Mr Tanglefield and Beppo to help and protect them.
The storyline was amazing and it had a happy ending.
10 yr old:
I'm reading this book for the second time now. I liked it, but some parts about the circus were a bit boring. The ending was very exciting.
There were a few tricky words and some Victorian words, like 'privy', which took me a while to figure out what they meant. There was also some violence so I would recommend this book for ages 7 or 8 and over.
In my opinion most of the characters were exciting & interesting but I thought that Diamond's Ma was a little bit weird. I really liked Hetty Feather and I thought that the author did very well writing the book in first person, because whenever Diamond got hurt you felt like 'Oh no!'.
Therefore I recommend this book as it is very, very exciting.
Both my daughters (aged 8 and 10) have adored reading this book - it has been difficult to tear them away from it. Neither girl found anything in the book too upsetting and both found reading it to be a very positive experience. I did intend to read it too, but they have been so excitedly keeping me updated on every funny event and riveting twist that I decided to just let them write the review. Here goes...
8 yr old:
I really really liked it. I think it's meant to be a normal book but it is shiny and rather good inside. I would recommend it to 8 and over.
I liked Diamond because she was silly and dramatic. Her friends and the monkeys are funny and nice to read about.
Mr Tanglefield and Beppo were mean to Diamond and Hetty Feather and my favourite bit was when everybody fought Mr Tanglefield and Beppo to help and protect them.
The storyline was amazing and it had a happy ending.
10 yr old:
I'm reading this book for the second time now. I liked it, but some parts about the circus were a bit boring. The ending was very exciting.
There were a few tricky words and some Victorian words, like 'privy', which took me a while to figure out what they meant. There was also some violence so I would recommend this book for ages 7 or 8 and over.
In my opinion most of the characters were exciting & interesting but I thought that Diamond's Ma was a little bit weird. I really liked Hetty Feather and I thought that the author did very well writing the book in first person, because whenever Diamond got hurt you felt like 'Oh no!'.
Therefore I recommend this book as it is very, very exciting.