The former UK Children's Laureate writes about her own childhood and shows where her ideas come from.
Lots of Jacqueline Wilson's characters are well-known and well-loved by thousands of readers: Hetty Feather, Ruby and Garnet, Pearl and Jodie, Elsa, Lily and, of course, the brilliant Tracy Beaker!
The fascinating true story of mega-bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson - her childhood, her her teenage years, her inspiration as a writer and lots, lots more!Lots of Jacqueline Wilson's characters are well-known and well-loved by thousands of readers- Hetty Feather, Ruby and Garnet, Pearl and Jodie, Elsa, Lily and, of course, the brilliant Tracy Beaker! But how much do you know about Jacqueline herself?Jacqueline takes a look back at her own childhood and teenage years in this captivating story of friendships, loneliness, books, family life and much more. She explores her past with the same warmth and lightness of touch that make her novels so special. Best of all, she reveals how she was always determined to be a writer; from the very first story she wrote, it was clear that this little girl had a very vivid imagination! But who would've guessed that she would grow up to be the mega-bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson?With original photographs and new illustrations by Nick Sharratt, this book is a delight for all of Jacky's fans, and a treat for any new readers too.
“"A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety." The Times From the Hardcover edition.”
A dream come true for the millions of Jacqueline Wilson fans -- Katie Law Evening Standard
A book with cross-over appeal for all her fans -- Sue Steel The Bookseller
With her usual deceptive cleverness, Wilson has made Jacky Daydream very easy to read, yet it is a book with depth and complexity actually suitable for a wide range of readers . . . I don't know how this lady does it, but she always does it well, and she always makes it look easy -- Jill Murphy thebookbag.co.uk
Pitched firmly at her young fans, though it's an amusing and touching read for adults too Irish Times
This book is brilliant Waterstone's Books Quarterly
Jacqueline Wilson (Author)Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.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.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at k Sharratt (Illustrator)Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.
Everybody knows Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson's best-loved character. But what do they know about Jacqueline herself? In this fascinating book, discover . . . . . . how Jacky dealt with an unpredictable father, like Prue in Love Lessons. . . . how she chose new toys in Hamleys, like Dolphin in The Illustrated Mum . . . . how she sat entrance exams, like Ruby in Double Act . But most of all discover how Jacky loved reading and writing stories. From the very first story she wrote, it was very clear that this little girl had a vivid imagination. But who would've guessed that she would grow up to be a bestselling, award-winning author! Includes previously unseen photos, Jacqueline's own school reports and a brand new chapter from Jacqueline on the response to the book, her teenage years and more!
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