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Jacqueline Wilson
Jacky got her first job working in magazines when she was just
seventeen. She was such a typical teenager that they called the
magazine 'Jackie' after her.
She spends so much time visiting schools that nowadays
she writes most of her stories on trains. Luckily she writes all
her books by hand in a little notebook so she can keep on
writing.
Jacky has always loved telling stories. When she was
young she made hundreds and hundreds of paper dolls. These were her
first 'characters'. They were the kind of girls who had a lot of
problems in their real lives but they coped with them by escaping
into the inner world of their imagination.
Jacky's first book was published when she was 24. She
started by writing crime novels for adults but has been writing for
children since 1973. She has written over 50 books for children and
has won many prizes, including the Children's Book Award twice,
which gives her great pleasure as it is voted for by children. Of
her own books she likes Double Act and The Illustrated Mum the
best. When Jacky's not writing, she's reading.
She never travels without her rings (well, she's
wearing them) or a book, even when she's just nipping down to the
shops!
Jacky swims 50 lengths before breakfast every morning
and gets the rest of her exercise from line dancing, which she
loves.
Cliffhanger
Tim can't think of anything worse than the adventure holiday his father sends him on. Everything scares him, and he begs to be allowed home. But once he's teamed up with Biscuit things become more fun. Suddenly Tim is wishing the week would never end. (9+)
Published by Corgi Yearling
Double Act
Ruby and Garnet do everything together, especially since their mother died. But things around them are changing. Can they be a double act forever? Both Ruby and Garnet tell their own stories, revealing surprising differences between them. (9+)
Published by Corgi Yearling
The Illustrated Mum
Dol and Star's mum is different: she's amusing and fun to be with, but she can also be unpredictable and unreliable. And, she's covered in tattoos; she gets a new one put on whenever she feels she needs a treat. The girls love their mum, but is she really the right person to be looking after them? (10+)
Published by Corgi Yearling
The Story of Tracy Beaker
Ten-year-old Tracy lives in a children's home but she longs for her very own home and her own mum and dad. Tracy tells the story of her life, revealing her innermost thoughts and especially her hopes for a happier future. (9+)
Published by Corgi Yearling
The Lottie Project
Charlie (never Charlotte) thinks history is really boring until she has to do a project on the Victorians. Through the other Charlotte, Lottie the nursery maid, Charlie finds out exactly what it's like to be a Victorian servant; it's an eye-opening experience! (9+)
Published by Corgi Yearling
The Dare Game
Tracy Beaker is back. Although initially happily settled with her foster mum, Tracy now thinks that Cam is an old meany. To get her revenge, Tracy bunks off school and teams up with two other truants, Alexander and Football. Playing dares seems like fun at first but then everything gets just a little out of control... (9+)
Published by Corgi Yearling
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[ Windows Media Clip 1- The Illustrated Mum ]
[ Windows Media Clip 2- I was a bit of a weird child ]
[ Windows Media Clip 3- My books are about modern life ]
[ Windows Media Clip 4- I want people to get really interested in my story ]
