When Mrs. Lovejoy asked Selma and Tina to help her develop a butterfly garden in the school the story changes. Tina develops her confidence in the process and becomes Selma's best friend.

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. A heartwarming story about friendship, bullying and confidence by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson. 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. 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. 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?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 club meets in secret every Thursday at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, the home of time. Their work is based on a very brainy scientific idea which states that everything is connected - that the flap of a butterfly's wing in Mexico can start a tornado in Texas. It's called the Butterfly Effect and it suggests that a very tiny change can have a very big result. So it's a warning really - if the time-thieves change too much when they travel they might alter the whole of history - which of course, they do! 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.

Overall it's very feel-good, although this is the first time I've come across the mention of iPads and Monster High in a JW book which felt strange - crossing over into the next generation of younger readers! There was also something very modern and self aware in the way the triplets' mum tries to get them to see a different perspective on Selma's fractured home life; I found this an important lesson to be incorporated into the book. What kinds of adventures have the children already had with the Butterfly Club? Are they all inspired by true events and real figures from history? Regular weekly meetings for club members offering everything from friendship to something as simple as a safe haven. The linking in of Ruby and Garnet Baker (Double Act) is just FANTASTIC. I was beyond ecstatic to discover this story within a story, and to find out what happened to the characters of the book I read all those years ago.

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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. A confidential telephone helpline staffed by volunteers from the club. Transgendered people frequently feel isolated and unable to confide in their family or usual circle of friends. The existence of this free service gives people a friendly and understanding voice and a sympathetic ear, in complete confidence. 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. Jacqueline is one of the nation’s favourite authors, and her books are loved and cherished by young readers not only in the UK but all over the world. She has sold millions of books and in the UK alone the total now stands at over 35 million! Dapo Adeola, Tracy Darnton, Joseph Coelho and Chitra Soundar are among the 19 authors and illustrators longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Child...

Of course, I always adore the pictures in these books for younger readers! They add to the story in such a special way. Built in 1890 to accommodate military training exercises, the Grade II listed building is renowned as a thriving entertainment, arts and social hub for the wider community, with Lincoln College Group retaining and preserving the building’s original features but ushering them into the 21st century. At the end of the book, there are few exercises for kids to do such as- tips to make your own butterfly garden, a recipe of Tina and Selma's butterfly cakes, a life-cycle of a butterfly and an information about few species of different butterflies. Children can visit www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk for games, puzzles and more fun activities.In 2004 we started with 3 groups based in Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale. Each group had it's own Saturday each month. When Croí na nÓg was built we moved our club into it.