The Cat Mummy

The simply sensational Jacqueline Wilson strikes hard and fast with this superb story of a feisty little girl coping with the death of a much-loved pet. But, as usual, the wily Wilson doesn't just leave it there: instead she goes on to deliver a graceful, poignant and barely perceptible exploration of the close-to-the surface emotions of a family who have never truly recovered from the death of a loved one.

The Cat Mummy is a cracking story with the added bonus of Wilson's fantastic ability to bring serious issues to the fore without detracting from her characters and their deeply personal stories.