Lily Alone
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Lily isn’t home ALONE – but she sort of wishes she was; looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsibility.
When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep the family together and show they can cope without any grown-ups. But taking care of 6-year-old twins, her 3-year-old sister and the family’s flat feels overwhelming and Lily is worried that school or social services might discover their situation and break up the family. What could be better than to take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park? Plenty of space to run about, no carpet to vacuum, and surely no chance anyone will guess they’re there . . .
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Paperback
ISBN
9780440869252
Publisher
Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Date published
January 2nd, 2012
Accelerated Reader
AR book level: 4.6; Middle years; 9.0 points
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What kids think
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spybot
on 24 November 2019I love Jacqueline Wilson books! Lily Alone is my fave!
5 out of 5 -
Sugardust10
on 29 July 2017Amazing love Jacqueline Wilson books📚📚📚📚📚😍😍👌🏻
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Bananya
on 14 April 2017I love love this book. Just finished it and it it soo good. Class. Should get!
5 out of 5 -
alicelloyddancer
on 12 September 2016realy good and a real taster of some problems in life
5 out of 5 -
hermayani
on 21 February 2015LILY IS SO COOL
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lillyalone123
on 26 December 2014This book is a beautiful story of family love.I love how lily cares about her family putting the weight of such responsibility upon her shoulders.this is my favourite book and it is lovely how much lily cares for Baxter,Bliss, and tiny Pixie. I WISH I COULD READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 -
scooltastic1234
on 16 November 2014this book is so cool and interesting well the begining is kinda boring
4 out of 5 -
graceyy2808
on 17 October 2014Loved this book so much !!! I cried …
5 out of 5 -
rose9
on 17 October 2014This book is ok and its very exciting!
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2005olivia2
on 25 August 2014A bit boring actually, but painful to.
2 out of 5 -
spain5327
on 12 April 2014I loved it! Lilly is a bit like me and about my age also. I would recommend this book to a girl who is aged 9-14.I stayed up really late to finish this book and read it in two days.
5 out of 5 -
bee100xxx
on 9 March 2014Lily is stunned when her Mum goes away on holiday with her new boyfriend leaving Lily to take care of 6 year old twins,her 3 year old sister and their flat. Lily can’t do this all on her own but if she tells someone from school they will take her and her siblings to social services and they will never get to see their mum again! Then Lily has an idea, that they could camp in the park and nobody will never know the real reason!....
5 out of 5 -
Potterfan7
on 9 March 2014This is a really great book i love it!
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books2000
on 8 March 2014its good
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Jacquelinewilson677
on 7 March 2014REALLY GOOD BOOK!!!!!!
5 out of 5 -
Cheerforevers
on 7 March 2014This is about a girl called lily who’s mum goes off on holiday with her boyfriend and lily and her siblings are left alone.
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zippy123
on 5 March 2014Great read. Amazing story!!!
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hanhan77
on 5 March 2014it was one of the best books i have ever read .
5 out of 5 -
fantasticmissfox
on 5 March 2014Lily is one of four children and she lives in a council flat. Her mum is twenty seven, young and pretty. So when she goes on holiday with her new boyfriend, its up to Lily to look after her three younger siblings. A difficult enough task,without nosy neighbors, prying teachers and the police… A gripping read, I couldn’t put it down
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wicky123
on 27 February 2014i absolutely love this book and i really enjoyed reading it. Lily reminds me of myself because i wish i was alone sometimes and it is great that this story is so detailed. I also love Jacqueline Wilson because in my opinion she is the best author ever and Nick Sharrat is the best writer.The book is so good that I have read it twice and i have enjoyed it so much i think i am going to read it again.
5 out of 5 -
kimberley1234
on 14 February 2014I think it’s a well good book and everyone that’s 12 or under or over must read this a shout out to everyone you should read this
5 out of 5 -
kizzy2
on 4 December 2013I think this is probably one of Jacqueline’s most amazing books ever, well it is one of my favourites. It is a heartwarming story about a very troubled family and when Lily’s pile of lies to her teacher and other people gets bigger and bigger. She finds her and her siblings living in a tree in a local park. If you like sadness, drama and love then this is definatly the book for you. I would rate it five stars and I hope you will too!!!
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JapaneseStar
on 15 October 2013Lily Alone was a great book my fav characters were Lily and Bliss and it was amazing but scary when Bliss got seriously hurt! Another great book Jacky! Thanks.
5 out of 5 -
DianaD
on 18 September 2013I LOVED this book although I cried at the end because it was so good!!! I recommend it to everyone who loves sad yet exciting stories.
5 out of 5 -
johno45
on 1 June 2013An amazing book from Jacqueline Wilson as always One of the best books I have ever read and I am giving it a 5 star rating because of the detail Jacqueline has added to the story I love Pixie the youngest kid
5 out of 5 -
abby840
on 22 March 2013its soo cool! everyone i think you should read this!
5 out of 5 -
libby123123
on 20 March 2013yer,yer great i want 2 read this
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Hungergames258
on 18 March 201310/10
5 out of 5 -
rooroo90
on 9 March 2013This book was very intresting and i didnt want to put it down, jaqueline wilson has inspired me to start my own book club VERY GOOD : }
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ellie-melay27
on 7 March 2013really good book! i love jacqueline wilson a lot! she is one of my favourite authors. this book 5/5. i love how her books have real life issues in them.
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bugzy72
on 7 March 2013its a good book
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samcharlie123
on 5 March 2013A gripping book by Jacky Wilson. I really like how Lily thinks it’s a great idea to take her family to the park for the weekend! :D
5 out of 5 -
natashakrywald
on 5 March 2013good
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Too-Amazayn
on 5 March 2013Surprisingly I didn’t like this book, I found it too sad and gave up half way through
2 out of 5 -
CookieM
on 5 March 2013Lily’s mum isn’t very responsible and she goes off on holiday with a new man she meets, and even though Lily’s mum thinks Lily’s brother and sisters dad will take care of them, he doesn’t as Lily doesn’t like him so doesn’t phone him. Lily ends up taking her siblings camping in the park and looking after them. It’s a really good story and you can tell just how much Lily cares about her family and that she wants to keep them together.
5 out of 5 -
A4WideRuledRefillPad
on 4 March 2013Jacqueline Wilson books are a bit predictable but I really enjoyed them. The storyline of this is a bit different and something I preferred. I would recommend these books for 9-11 year olds.
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Magicme11
on 4 March 2013Lovely book.Jacky is a giant MASTER OF STORYTELLING.
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Sherlock25
on 4 March 2013A good read, it really grips the reader In, not wanting you to stop! :)
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Rebecacola
on 4 March 2013I could put this book down AMAZING
5 out of 5 -
a11timehorses
on 4 March 2013This book is funny, sad and heartwarming. I love it!!
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bouncybunny
on 4 March 2013Bliss is my favorite charcter she so sweet I really cried when she fell out of the tree although I really liked lily she’s so cute I don’t think I would’ve been able to cope like she did I would’veended up telling someone iliked this book much
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stupendousteen
on 4 March 2013the coolest in the world
5 out of 5 -
TheMileLongBookshelfBlog
on 4 March 2013This (amazing) novel is about an eleven year old girl called Lily. Her Mum seems to have depression, so Lily has to look after her younger siblings Bliss, Baxter and Pixie quite a lot. Lily feels very alone, but sometimes she prefers that.
Lily Alone really moved me. It was so emotional and when Lily and her brother and sisters went through all the troubles and trauma, you could just tell that the words had been well thought of, and the whole story in general just fitted together really well. It definitely isn’t the most original novel Jacqueline has written, but it was definitely the best. And I know that whenever I review her books, I say ‘it’s the best’ but this time I’m telling the absolute truth; Jacqueline’s books just get better and better every time.
My favourite character was Bliss, Lily’s sister. She was so sweet and cute, and she was very caring. My least favourite character was Mr Abbott, Lily’s teacher. Lily says she loves him, but to me he just seems like a horrible man who has nothing better to do than poke around in other peoples lives!
I recommend this fabulous novel to readers aged 9-16, and give it 5/5. This really is an incredibly moving story that stays with the reader long after the final page is turned.
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chloewhite33
on 4 March 2013Spoiler alert! Lily’s Mum goes on holiday, leaving Lily to look after her three siblings. Before she goes away Lily wants to be home alone, but now she is with Bliss Baxter and Pixie, she isn’t so sure.
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Jkangel
on 5 January 2013I wish I could see more I am a MASSIVE fan of Jacqueline Wilson. Agree this is like Lily from Tracy Beaker Returns{the dumping ground}.
4 out of 5 -
madistar23
on 29 August 2012Bought this book, read it, and straight away recommended to those who would listen. Amazing book!
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Wildcat95
on 16 June 2012It was amazing!! It’s one of my favourite books!!
5 out of 5 -
booklover001
on 4 May 2012Lily Alone is a brilliant book and I’d recommend it! Lily is my favourite character in the story.. so start reading this amazing book If I were you!!
5 out of 5 -
KarlMagic33
on 7 March 2012I think this is Lily from Tracy Beaker Returns, Really Good!
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Crea8t
on 6 March 2012a really good book, but how does it end?
5 out of 5 -
nikki657
on 6 March 2012love this its really good
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www-hello-com
on 5 March 2012Lily Alone is a really good book and anybody should read it and they might enjoy it!
5 out of 5 -
migit1
on 4 March 2012congrats to jackie for making another great book!
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AmyXx
on 3 March 2012Nearly say this about every book! But this is deadly book everyone read it!
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cowmoo1170
on 3 March 2012The story was great and there is nothing like it but I really honestly hoped for a better end
3 out of 5 -
la1397
on 2 March 2012I thoughts Lilly Alone, was another brill book from Jacqueline Wilson, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. One of my favourite parts was when they were having the picnic in the park. Loved it! xo
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kicky105
on 1 March 2012Another great JW book – Lily’s mum goes off on a holiday with her boyfriend, leaving her to care after her 3 sibling, Bliss, Baxter and Pixie. They try to hide from the authorities, but when Bliss gets badly hurt, what can they do? Read this book to find out!
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aeroaeromonkey
on 1 March 2012This book is soo good. I love LiLy and feel really sorry for her.
5 out of 5 -
eve624860
on 1 March 2012reading the blurb i already love tis book awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwxxxx
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kola5689
on 1 March 2012Lily Alone … well it’s superb. my friend actually was exactly like Lily looking after her brothers and sisters so she could relate greatly to Lily. I highly recommend this book it’s a must have.
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lemonhoneysss10
on 1 March 2012Lily Alone is an excellent book by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson. Its about Lily who gets left at home with her two sisters and brother, left to look after them. But is staying at home, on her own harder then it looks?
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angelslater
on 1 March 2012this enchanting book had to be my favorite of j wilson so far. i love it it is a great book
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mimis642
on 1 March 2012OMG this is soo like one of the best of jacqueline wilsons books EVA! love it soo
5 out of 5 -
AyshaM231299
on 1 March 2012Lily Aline is about Lily and how she looks after her brothers and sisters and acts like their mum. Lily’s mum has found a boyfriend or as we would say felle. She has decided to go to Spain with him and she accidently left the kids at home alone and now it’s Lily’s responsibility to look after hher and her family as one.
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indigobeam
on 1 March 2012Lily Alone is amazing. It is a truly unique book, I have never read a book with such a plot line or such a unique main character. My only negative comment is the start. I am not sure what I disliked, I just wasn’t hooked. Only when I read on did I truly start enjoying this amazing read.
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salimisra
on 1 March 2012a girl called lilly gets left on her own with 3 kids but will she cope? a fun and entertaning book and adventrous
5 out of 5 -
ToxicTiger
on 1 March 2012Lily Alone is about a young girl named Lily who is forced to care for her younger brother and sisters all by herself! Desperate to keep her family together, she’ll do anything…
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lemonade123
on 26 February 2012I loved this book its so engaging i totally recommend it :)
5 out of 5 -
sweethart184
on 25 February 2012i love this book it’s amazing!!!
5 out of 5 -
lids
on 24 February 2012it had a very good story line to it! Jacquline wilson is the best author in the WORLD i would recomend this book to everyone especially 9-11 year olds!
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jessicat
on 11 February 2012I like this book because it makes me laugh.
It’s about a girl who’s Mum leaves her alone when she goes off on holiday. Lily then runs away and camps in the park with her brother and two sisters.
5 out of 5 -
minnie1mouse
on 7 February 2012That story was great!!!!!!!!!! It was a bit scary to HA HA.
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jasable
on 31 January 2012this book is literally the best book i have ever read! jacky is very very good at writing books because i really hated books when i was young now i love reading thanks jacquiline!
5 out of 5 -
mollyb10
on 11 January 2012it is an amazing book at first her mum gets a boyfriend she goes to spain with him and leaves her 4 kids alone lily her oldest who is 11 who takes care of them all, twins called bliss and baxter their 6, and the youngest pixie who is 4 one day lily took all of them to the park to stay till their mum gets back …
5 out of 5
Sarah
on 29 February 2012
Lily Alone ;)
Great book gave me a tear in my eye,so emotional but a great story.