A colorful illustrated book cover titled "Cat in the Spotlight of the Show" by Jacqueline Wilson, featuring a young girl with blonde curly hair dressed as a fairy or princess with a crown, holding a magic wand, surrounded by characters including children, adults, and fairytale elements with trees, roses, clouds, and stars.

Star of the Show

Written by Jacqueline Wilson, published by Puffin UK

We’re visiting Victorian Britain in this tale of talent, hardship, and family bonds. Tess, despite her struggles, dreams of dancing in the Cinderella pantomime at the beautiful Grand Theatre. Left to care for her four other siblings after losing their parents, she clings to her passion for dance while attending The Ragged School. Along the way, Tess makes new friends and discovers that what really matters is kindness, sharing, remembering loved ones, and finding joy in unexpected places.

A Victorian tale of resilience, family, and hope.

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Colorful illustrated book cover titled "Star of the Show" featuring a fairy tale princess with long blonde hair, surrounded by characters and flowers, with a dark background
Black and white coloring page featuring a woman with curly hair and a layered dress, sitting on a lounge chair, surrounded by decorative patterns and floral designs.
Scene from a musical with children dressed as mice dancing on stage, with the Fairy Godmother in green and pink dress singing, while silhouettes of audience members watch.
A black and white coloring page depicting a park scene with children and a woman near a pond. In the pond, a swan swims among water lilies and tall grasses. Children are playing, and two adults are walking on a trail, one with an umbrella. The scene features trees, lampposts, and detailed foliage.
Stage with girls dressed as ballerinas in tutus dancing in front of an audience, with a grand staircase, curtains, chandeliers, and large hanging baskets in the background. Audience members observe and cheer.
A black and white illustration of a man and woman sitting on a ornate couch, smiling and laughing. The woman has curly hair and is wearing a checkered dress, while the man has short hair and is dressed in a jacket with a bow tie. They are sharing a happy moment in a room with patterned walls, a large arched window, and decorative details.
A group of children observing animals inside a birdcage, with some animals on the ground and others flying or perched inside it.
Drawing of people with mouse ears and tails, sitting in a room with a stone fireplace, relaxed and smiling.
A black and white illustrated cover page for Chapter One with various school and everyday items surrounding the text, including tissues, a lipstick, a polka dot and star patterned pillow, a drink with a straw, a flashlight, heart-shaped glasses, a comb, a cake with cherries, a floral notebook, a pen, and a hairbrush.
A black and white illustration of a girl with long dark hair cooking burnt food in a frying pan inside a brick oven, with a dog sitting nearby and cobwebs on the corner of the oven opening.

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