Dandelion Clocks
Rebecca Westcott
Dandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott will be loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher.
Liv takes us on a journey through her life from ""Thirteen Weeks Before"" to ""Six Months After"". We discover Liv’s passion for photography, her brother’s obsession with sticking to the rules, the stupidity of Moronic Louise at school, and how the family copes as Mum’s terminal illness takes hold . . . Guided by Mum’s own childhood diaries, Liv finds a new way to live.
This book is real, funny, utterly touching and absolutely heartwarming. Despite the sadness at the heart of the story, every reader will laugh and keep on turning the pages, charmed by Liv and her mum.
‘A brilliantly told, ultra modern story about a significant six months in eleven year old Olivia’s life – it should be sold with a large box of tissues!’ Jacqueline Wilson
Reviews
It was a good book, but not the book for me.Sadly the mother died at the end but a good mother.
Empress Jet Hungry-Hippo 14.08.2023
Sometimes I find it hard to relate to main characters in books when they’re being really difficult and horrible. However, the main character in this book- Liv -was easy to understand while she was upset and behaving strangely because of the fact someone important to her had passed away. You could tell Liv’s mum had been very important to her because of the brilliant way in which this book was written. For this reason, I give Dandelion Clocks 5 stars.
Professor Blueberry Gormenghast 15.08.2021
I almost cried - Almost.
Empress Diamond Mittens 29.07.2021
I absolutely loved it
Anonymous 02.09.2020
My favourite character in the book was Olivia, because she was relatable and she loves photography and I like photography too. She loved reading her mum’s diary from when she was 11/12 and Olivia got help from her it since they had the same things happen to them. This book is by far the best I have read.
Duchess Majorca Moonbeam 21.08.2020
The story is very real-life but it is really interesting. My favourite character is Olivia.
Anonymous 02.09.2017
very heart warming book. Great for children between 10-15
Anonymous 25.08.2017
I think this book is a great book for ages 10 and over as it is very much about life.It has a great storyline and is really gripping.
Anonymous 24.08.2017
This book is sad but good
Anonymous 11.08.2017
this book is really interesting and sad because at first her mum is with her shopping and having a fun time but then it all changes and something happens and she is heartbroken about it
Anonymous 09.08.2017
It made me cry towards the end
Anonymous 29.07.2017
This is one the the best books that I have read. It made me literally cry to pieces. You are probably looking at this for a recommendation. If so, I say, READ IT!!!!!!!! Good for ages 9+ Enjoy reading this book (If you do end up doing so)!!!!!!!!
Anonymous 01.02.2017
I liked this book but then started to hate it as it got really boring
Anonymous 25.12.2016
Loved this book its so cool and exciting. It is also really sad but its a really good read.
Anonymous 02.08.2016
If you are into to sad stories you should read Dandelion clocks I really recommended it even though it is a sad story !!
Anonymous 31.07.2016
It is very a sad story and and it helps you understand situations like this :'( :'( :'( :'(
Anonymous 03.09.2015
This book is amazing. It shows the different stages Olivia goes through in her relationship with her mother. It is quite sad but it's also a very interesting book.
Anonymous 31.07.2015
Very sad but enjoyable
Anonymous 31.07.2015
This is a book about family struggles during hard times. I would not recommend this book to people who don't like sad stories because I found this book quite distressing in some places.
Anonymous 11.08.2014
