JACQUELINE WILSON – Cookie

Cookie by Jacqueline Wilson is a heartfelt and emotional story about Beauty Cookson, a shy and sensitive girl who lives in fear of her father’s temper. Though her dad appears charming and successful to the outside world, at home he’s controlling and often cruel — especially toward Beauty and her mother.

Beauty dreams of escaping her father’s anger and longs for a happier, freer life. When things finally go too far, she and her mum make a brave decision to leave and start fresh somewhere new. There, Beauty finds friendship, confidence, and begins to discover her own strength and self-worth.

This touching novel explores family, self-esteem, courage, and emotional abuse, showing how love and resilience can help you rebuild your life.