it was, uh... hm. i liked parts of it. the triplets' story and tina's medical issues were handled well. when does jacqueline wilson not handle difficult subjects well? i feel like you can tell my mental health state by how many jacqueline wilson books i read in a row (and the age demographic they're meant for) She should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance. - Independent on Sunday Read more Details

Despite Mum's, Phil or Maddie's protests, Tina will be next to Selma. Selma is famous for being a bully and Tina is her ideal victim. Tina learns though that she can stand on her own two feat and that some people aren't as bad as they seem. Tina has new interests and exciting things happen when she is asked to make a butterfly garden with her least favourite classmate.The Butterfly Club provides regular party nights for people with disabilities. Great music, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and the chance to meet new people. Go along and let off some steam on the dancefloor or just take the opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy the evening. Please note: one-to-one support is not available at these events but there is a fully equipped Changing Places Toilet. Please note there are no discounts for The Butterfly Club and everybody pays whether they have a disability or not.

The Butterfly Club is a really good book and a really good story on making new friends. With some nice and mean characters. It is a really good animal story too with lots of illustrations. But will small Tina be able to cope with mean Selma and Kay-Leigh, will Mrs Lovejoy easy down on Tina or will she just have to fend for herself for the next year. The sisters Phil & Maddie are so considerate of tiny Tina who has a poorly heart and had an operation after she was born. This was so lovely to read aka how they supported her and worried for her. However, I'm glad thier new year 3 teacher Miss Lovejoy helped Tina develop independence - she was firm with even Tina's mum, making the triplets sit apart for the first time to make thier own friends and to be comfortable in thier own space apart from one another. The Butterfly Club is a voluntary organisation. Our aim is to provide leisure activities in a safe, fun filled environment for children and young adults with special needs, while providing respite for parents/guardians.A heartwarming story about friendship, bullying and confidence by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson. It’s a quiet story. From the start, my daughter was completely absorbed by the simple, everyday intricacies of Tina’s life, because the writing is detailed and full of voice. I was sometimes surprised by what made my daughter laugh or gasp, not realizing how her sense of humor and/or awareness of the world and relationships between people had matured. I grew a little bored in the first third, to be honest, because it was so very everyday: school, a mean girl, etc. I was beginning to wonder if my biggest pleasure would be watching my daughter’s. When Miss Lovejoy asks them to help her create a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina discovers she doesn't always need her sisters - and that there's a lot more to Selma than first meets the eye. The characters in the story are crafted very thoughtfully. Mrs. Lovejoy is my favorite character in the story. In the beginning, I hated her for being so strict with students. She didn't give permission to triplet to seat together but as I read further, I understood Mrs. Lovejoy better. She has a purpose to it. In the beginning, I felt that the story was moving at a slow pace but later on it became very interesting.

As a rule I love Jacqueline Wilson books and virtually anything she writes, but sadly this isn't one that translates well when reading as an adult.Tina dosen't have a confidence that she can do things on her own. She was also feeling lonely as Phil and Maddy made friends on their tables. Mrs. Lovejoy, their new class teacher separated them. She made them seat on three different tables. Tina was made to sit with Selma, a bully in the class, along with four other kids who were stronger than her.

I read the book after them, it is a bout a triplets one of them Tina is smaller and weaker and everybody in the family trying to protect her, But in year 3 when the new teacher make her sit with difficult child ( bully) and ask them to make school garden.She will learn how to be independent and be her self and how to give other people a chance.. Lovely , funny, and have moral to teach. What more you need from book for children.......As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. In 2009 we expanded to Abbeyfeale where a club was set up. This meant that children from the locality didn't have to travel to Rathkeale, they were able to attend the club in Abbeyfeale. It also frees up spaces in the Rathkeale club so that new children can join in both Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale. We have recognised that some children and families feel more comfortable by attending sessions as a family due to a wide range of reasons. So we will be running a family events in the following areas throughout the year: