Baby Love
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4.5 • 81 Ratings
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- £8.99
Publisher Description
"Jacqueline Wilson understands the complex interpersonal relationships of teenagers so well and writes with an unparalleled realness and rawness. I loved this book. It was heartbreaking but warm, unflinching yet somehow cosy. Nobody writes like Jacqueline Wilson. Long may she reign! I couldn't get the characters out of my head." - Holly Bourne
A heartbreaking, compelling and timely story for older readers about teen pregnancy and its consequences, family trouble and unlikely friendships, set in 1960.
When Laura meets a French exchange student, Leon, she is flattered by his interest in her. She's never had any sort of boyfriend before.
One night, Leon walks Laura home - and her life will never be the same again.
Things start to change for Laura - first her moods, and then her body. Laura isn't prepared for what she learns next - and doesn't even know how it could have happened.
When her family learns her secret, they are horrified. Sent away to save them from shame, Laura meets girls just like herself, whose families have given up on them - and they become a family for each other at the most difficult time in all their lives.
An emotional and moving tale for fans of Dear Nobody and Juno.
Not suitable for younger readers.
Customer Reviews
Amazing as always - Should be taught in schools!
Incredibly well written as always! Reading Jacqueline Wilson books was a huge comfort and support through the early years in my life and now, at 35, I still adore her ability to tackle difficult subjects so beautifully! One for our girls to read! Everyone should read this! X
Oh. My. God
I’ve always loved Jacqueline Wilson even as a child. I’m now 23 and this book was so beautifully written and I love it! ❤️
Easy Read
Wanted to read this having grown up on Jaqueline Wilson books, took me back in time with her easy and descriptive writing style. This book touches more on adult themes, teenage pregnancy etc so would be more suited to a teenage+ audience. Read this all in two days, felt so much sympathy for the main character, a true reflection on how far we’ve come as a society.