Bibliograph

Diamond, Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Type

Label

Diamond, Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Diamond

Responsibility statement

Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Summary

Diamond wasn't always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter and a bitter disappointment. Discovering an extraordinary gift for acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies, but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, cruel-eyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold and is taken to become an acrobat at Tanglefield's Travelling Circus. The crowds adore Diamond, but life behind the velvet curtains is far from glamorous. Her wicked master forces Diamond to attempt ever more daring tricks, until she is terrified to step into the ring

Target audience

juvenile

Classification