Love Frankie facts for kids
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| Author | Jacqueline Wilson |
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| Illustrator | Nick Sharratt |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Puffin (first edition, hardback) |
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Publication date
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17 September 2020 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) and audiobook |
| Pages | 432 |
| ISBN | 0857535897 |
Love Frankie is a popular children's book written by the famous English author Jacqueline Wilson. It came out on September 17, 2020. The book's release was delayed twice because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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About the Book's Creation
Love Frankie is the 111th book Jacqueline Wilson has published. It is also one of her books that explores different kinds of relationships.
What the Author Said
In an interview, Jacqueline Wilson shared that Love Frankie is full of important topics. These include a sick parent, family changes, and dealing with bullies. She also mentioned that she put a lot of effort into writing this book. Wilson felt it was important to include characters from many different backgrounds.
Release Date Changes
The book was first planned to be released on April 16, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date was moved. It was first pushed back to August 20, 2020. Then, it was delayed a second time to September 17, 2020.
What Is Love Frankie About?
The story is about a 13-year-old girl named Frankie. She is a tomboy and feels like she is growing up too fast. Frankie's mother has a health condition called multiple sclerosis (MS). This means Frankie often feels like she needs to be very responsible.
Frankie's School Life
At school, Frankie is dealing with bullies who make her feel bad. But things change when she starts spending time with Sally. Sally is actually the leader of the bullies.
A New Friendship
Frankie and Sally begin to become friends. As they spend more time together, Frankie starts to feel confused. She wonders if she just wants Sally to be her friend, or if her feelings are something more. The book explores Frankie's journey as she tries to understand her emotions and her relationships.
