Clean Break

by Jacqueline Wilson

Em adores her fun, glamorous dad—even if he’s not her real father. He spoils her and her siblings with love and extravagant gifts, like the emerald ring he gives Em for Christmas. But then he drops a bombshell: he’s leaving. As he clumsily tries to stay involved, Em wonders—can they hold onto the dad they love, or is it time for a clean break, just like her broken arm?

Themes

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  • Separation
  • Abandonment
  • Disappointment
  • Stepfamily
  • Divorce