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Hetty Feather

  • 1998 first published
  • 383 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (3 ratings)
  • 10 editions

Published in 1998, Hetty Feather is a historical fiction and circus fiction novel by Jacqueline Wilson. The story is set in foundling hospital, in 1876. Characters include Jacqueline Wilson. Readers will find themes of foster children, foster home care, circus and foundlings.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 61 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.

It runs to roughly 383 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Hetty Feather

A wonderful and original Jacqueline Wilson novel, featuring Hetty Feather(who is a bitch), a Victorian Tracy Beaker!London, 1876 and Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children – but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school.Life in the countryside is hard but with her 'brothers' Jem and Gideon, she helps in the fields and plays imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus and Hetty is mesmerised by the show, especially Madame Adeline and her performing horses.But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she is returned to the Foundling Hospital. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising?Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original take on a historical novel. Set in Victorian times and featuring a brand new feisty heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a Tracy Beaker-esque tale that will thrill young readers. Warm, moving, funny and totally fascinating, it's the perfect gift for girls of eight and older.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • foundling hospital

Era

  • 1876

Characters

  • Jacqueline Wilson

Subjects

  • Foster children
  • Foster home care
  • Circus
  • Foundling Hospital, London, England
  • Foundlings
  • British Historical fiction
  • Orphans
  • Children's fiction
  • Great britain, history, 19th century
  • Great britain
  • Children's stories
  • Orphelins
  • Aventures

Quick answers

Who wrote Hetty Feather?

Hetty Feather was written by Jacqueline Wilson and first published in 1998.

What genre is Hetty Feather?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Circus & Carnival.

How long is Hetty Feather?

The median edition has 383 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Hetty Feather?

Readers who like it often enjoy Water for Elephants, The One and Only Ivan and The Kite Rider.

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