The Best Sleepover in the World: The long-awaited sequel to Sleepovers from the bestselling author Hardcover – 17 Aug. 2023

The Best Sleepover In The World by Jacqueline Wilson is a wonderful read for girls aged eight years and over. It follows on from Sleep-Overs but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the first book first as this one follows on swiftly where that one finished.Once more we join the five familiar faces as playground politics continue. There is still the character who bullies and is sneakily mean.The characters do face moral dilemmas. Do they do the right thing? Or do they follow the crowd?We witness the difference a good school that caters for special needs makes as we once more meet Daisy’s sister, Lily, who has, possibly, cerebral palsy (from the sounds of it). Her love still shines brightly as we see the sisterly bond. How Lily is treated by Daisy’s friends says a lot about their individual characters. Young readers learn that we are all different, and all valued.The action is told in the first person through the voice of Daisy. She is believable, likable and easy to empathise with.The Best Sleepover In The World is a book that can be used to promote discussions with our girls about playground politics and about the value we all have.I enjoyed the book.

Granddaughter (age 8) loved me reading this book to her so much she started reading it to herself so now I’m going to order her more

Jacqueline Wilson will always be a fantastic author and this book, aimed at younger girls, is another great one.I am 32 and have read JW books since I was about 9 & I really miss Nick Sharratt's illustrations. I understand he chose to stop, but I really struggle to feel the same about the books, as his illustrations tied in so well with Jacqueline's writing. It seems sad he stopped drawing for her when her books are so popular still. The new author's drawings I cannot warm too, most of the characters look the same.Anyway I've digressed a bit.Jacqueline has used modern day life in this new book, such as social media star and an uncle who dresses up as a woman.Jacqueline Wilson will always be my favourite author and The Illustrated Mum, Midnight and Dustbin Baby are among my favourites. Never stop writing please!

Such a good book! It was filled with drama, friends and fun! TOTALLY recomend!

Lovely book bought for presant

gift- niece loved it!

My sons, age 7 and 9, love this book so much they have made me read it over 6 times. They prefer it to the original first book! As a parent, I love how the characters and their situation draws conversation from my kids concerning friendship dynamics ("what do you think they're feeling? What would you do?") I have special voices for Chloe, Lily, Natalie and the dad and especially Gloria! We have a fab time reading this story! Not to mention we can all get involved with the makaton, which is easily described for children to follow and learn without it feeling like they're getting a lesson. It's a great book and we can't wait for the seaside one coming next year!!

Good book