The Bed and Breakfast Star [Paperback]

Jacqueline Wilson (Author), Josie Lawrence (Author, Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

Now that Elsa's stepfather is out of work the family have to live in one tiny room at the Royal Hotel. But life starts looking up when things begin to go wrong at the hotel, and Elsa has the chance to be a real star.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jacqueline Wilson is a hugely popular author.She has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for Double Act, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal.


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From AudioFile

The cards are stacked against ten-year-old Elsa; she contends with a family breakup, frequent moves and intermittent poverty. But her feisty, joyful resilience turns every misfortune into an adventure. This juvenile novel has unusual depth and appeal. Josie Lawrence brings Elsa's first-person narration vividly to life. By the end of the lengthy exposition, during which Elsa alone speaks, she has become so real that the equally well-done voices of other characters are quite a surprise. They jar one into the realization that one has not been listening to the reader's own voice, but to a superb performance. Don't miss this one. J.N. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award winner (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 6 pages
• Publisher: Chivers Audio Books; Pap/Cas Un edition (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754062317
• ISBN-13: 978-0754062318
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,480,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of The bed and breakfast star, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

I read this book when I was younger, and I absolutley loved it. I'm 15 now, and I still have to say this is probably the best book I have ever read. I love all the titles by Jaqueline Wilson, but this one is my favourite. Probably because this story covers all emotion. It is at times sad, but others very funny. The main character is great, and Jaqueline Wilson captures the emotion perfectly. You can see the character clearly in your head. If this is an adult reading this review, considering buying it for a child, do! This is an excellent book, and even if your child does not like reading they will find it very hard to put this book down!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous read, June 15, 2000

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kelley (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

I read this book at age 9 and couldn't put it down. This book is perfect for girls ages 7-10 who still have yet to master the art of reading. The story is about a girl who's parents are separated and she moves around very often. She is so witty and good- natured that she finds an adventure in every move she makes. The illistrations are simple and yet unique and I would recommend this book to any girl, around the age of 7-10.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book..., September 9, 2009

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Nicole Powell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bed and Breakfast Star (Paperback)

I am 24 now, but I read this book when I was 10. I absolutely loved it! I also got a chance to meet Jacqueline Wilson and she is wonderful! She read an excerpt from her book "Cliff hanger". That is what made me want to buy the book. It has a lot of situations that many young girls and boys have gone through, including myself. The book shows a girl that becomes a heroine however, there is one small detail that impresses me more. It shows a girl trying to make the most of what her family has at the moment. It certainly opened up my eyes and appreciate what I had. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone younger than 10 because of certain situations they may not understand at that age. Great read! Highly recommend for ages 10 and up.