Clementine Rose is a children's literature series about a young girl who is adopted into an unconventional family. The first book in the series, "Clementine Rose and the Surprise Visitor", was published in 2012. Jacqueline Harvey, best-selling author of the Alice-Miranda children's book series, teacher and former Deputy Head of Abbotsleigh Junior School, is the series creator.
Plot summary.
Clementine Rose Appleby was delivered not in the usual way in a hospital, but in the back of a minivan, in a basket of dinner rolls. The stories of this little girl begin when she is adopted by Lady Clarissa Appleby and comes to live with her in the Penberthy House Hotel in the village of Penberthy Floss with their butler, Digby Pertwhistle, known as Uncle Digby. Clementine has a big heart and a penchant for reciting poems that Uncle Digby teaches her. She has an unusual pet, a tea cup piggy called Lavender.
Reception.
The Australian Booksellers' Association listed "Clementine Rose and the Surprise Visitor" as one "Australia's 50 Favourite Kids’ Books" in 2014. In 2015, the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) shortlisted "Clementine Rose and the Seaside Escape".
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External list.
Clementine Rose website