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Hello, Cruel Heart

di Maureen Johnson

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"Swinging London, Summer 1967. Sixteen-year-old Estella, gifted with talent, ingenuity, and ambition, dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer. But life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come true. Having arrived in London as a young girl, Estella now runs wild through the city streets with Jasper and Horace, amateur thieves who double as Estella's makeshift family and partners-in-(petty)-crime. How can Estella dedicate herself to joining the ranks of the London design elite when she's sewing endless costumes and disguises for the trio's heists? When a chance encounter with Magda and Richard Moresby-Plum, two young scions of high society, vaults Estella into the world of the rich and famous, she begins to wonder whether she might be destined for more after all. Suddenly, Estella's days are filled with glamorous parties, exclusive eateries, flirtations with an up-and-coming rock star, and, of course, the most cutting-edge fashions money can buy. But what is the true cost of keeping up with the fast crowd--and is it a price Estella is willing to pay?"--… (altro)
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This has the quirk I have come to associate with Maureen's books and that's a very good thing. Estrella lost her mother under very strange circumstances, leaving her to fend for herself on the streets of London. She has an amazing talent, that of a creative seamstress, and a lesser talent as a thief. These two land her with two homeless boys who take her under their wing, forming a truly odd family. When she encounters two rich teens, she throws her lot in with them, but when crunch time comes, she has to decide where her true loyalty lies, watching her move through London and learn what's makes for a quick and satisfying read. ( )
  sennebec | Dec 10, 2021 |
Cute story, great pacing, decent sense of place if slightly lacking in Britishisms. ( )
  fionaanne | Nov 11, 2021 |
middlegrade/teen fiction - street orphan, shoplifter/pickpocket, skilled fashion designer Estella becomes Cruella.

2-1/2 stars. A quick, readable PG story, though I still don't really get the opening dalmatian scene (she likes other dogs, just not those from the breed that suddenly, inexplicably killed her mother) and red hair dye will absolutely NOT cover up black/white hair without bleaching the black first. But Cruella's origin is admittedly an odd thing to try to explain, especially if you have to work within Disney's restrictive guidelines, so this was perfectly fine and an easy, fun read. I was hoping for a little more fashion/sewing, but there were some neat creative details (a dress slapped-together from newspaper, another dress with clear pockets showcasing bean can labels) so I guess I'm satisfied. ( )
  reader1009 | Jul 3, 2021 |
Light-hearted escapist reading, set in 1960s London. The origin story of Cruella DeVille, whose beginning is filled with trauma. How a formerly homeless orphan comes to live smartly by her wits, and with her design skills attracts the posh and soon to be famous. Then something happens...Nice use of historical references to music and places of the 1960s. Fun read for younger teens. ( )
  fromthecomfychair | Apr 27, 2021 |
Is this all your destined for?
Maureen Johnson spins a new origin story for the villain Cruella Deville, that rewrites the story of the famous dog napper. Sixteen and a self-proclaimed genius, Estella wants nothing more than to be famous for her brilliant fashion. Having never finished school, Estella uses her gifts of disguise to steal. Her friends Jasper and Horace help her pickpocket tourists, and take expensive bolts of fabric. With the sudden opportunity to exhibit her skills, she falls into the world of the rich and frivolous. She even finds a bit of a romance. Too bad her inner voice Cruella has her own selfish plans. This book explains a few burning questions such as why she hates dalmatians, where she got the name Cruella, and the origin of her black and white hair. Maureen Johnson does a brilliant job describing 1967 London, filled with music, locations, and fashion. Though, she often repeats minor details, which becomes a bit redundant. Cruella’s new story fits her character very well, and brings more depth to her motivations. Motivations that are entirely selfish, and then rationalized. All of which makes Cruella such an iconic and fascinating character. A great book for those who like sympathetic villain retellings, and fashion. ( )
  VictoriaGD | Mar 7, 2021 |
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"Swinging London, Summer 1967. Sixteen-year-old Estella, gifted with talent, ingenuity, and ambition, dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer. But life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come true. Having arrived in London as a young girl, Estella now runs wild through the city streets with Jasper and Horace, amateur thieves who double as Estella's makeshift family and partners-in-(petty)-crime. How can Estella dedicate herself to joining the ranks of the London design elite when she's sewing endless costumes and disguises for the trio's heists? When a chance encounter with Magda and Richard Moresby-Plum, two young scions of high society, vaults Estella into the world of the rich and famous, she begins to wonder whether she might be destined for more after all. Suddenly, Estella's days are filled with glamorous parties, exclusive eateries, flirtations with an up-and-coming rock star, and, of course, the most cutting-edge fashions money can buy. But what is the true cost of keeping up with the fast crowd--and is it a price Estella is willing to pay?"--

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