This is another delightful book from Jacqueline Wilson. Most of her books are aimed at pre teens but I would say this is for 13-16 year old girls as the issues addressed are very serious. Jacqueline writes in an easy to read way and adds a little humour when It is needed. The book explores lots of different emotions mainly from Jayni and her mother.

Nikki who is Jayni's mum wins 10000 on a scratchcard. However she doesn't want to tell her abusive partner Jay as he will try to take it of her. Nikki puts up with the abusive until he hits Jayni then she forces them to leave. They have to change their names so Jay can't find them Nikki becomes Victoria Jayni becomes Lola Rose and her younger brother Kenny becomes Kendall.

The family have to start a new life which means a new school a new place and a new home. Lola Rose is left at home quite a lot during the book but she is very mature more than most girls her age. Her mother meets a nice guy called Jake and they all live together everything is fine until something terrible happens to Victoria.

She is then forced to contact her sister Barbra who looks after Lola and Kendall. The kids become very worried about their mum.

The book also features Lola's best friend Harpreet. She is a nice Indian girl who really likes the family and is very kind hearted.

The book has a happy ending which I love. Overall a great teenage book. My favourite from Jacqueline Wilson. She is a truely talented writer.