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Ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Children's/YA Historical Fiction, Family, Drama, Romance

Book Review:
''Sapphire Battersea'' is the compelling second book in the beloved ''Hetty Feather'' series from bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, one of the UK's most treasured children's writers. Hetty Feather, now known as Sapphire Battersea, continues her journey in this tale of family, friendship, first love, and loss.

Now a Maid of All Work, Sapphire encounters a cast of unforgettable characters including Jem, her childhood sweetheart; Mrs Briskett, the formidable housekeeper; Madame Berenice, who can contact the spirit world; Femelad the amazing mermaid; Bertie the butcher's boy; and Fantastic Fredax the female giant. This richly imagined Victorian saga is filled with drama, emotion, and Wilson's trademark warmth and sensitivity.

Perfect for children aged 9-14, this book is a must-read for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and the Hetty Feather series. It's a powerful, moving, and beautifully written novel that will captivate readers from beginning to end.