Jacqueline Wilson, página 2 de 6

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 played with paper dolls like April in "Dustbin Baby"; how she dealt with an unpredictable father like Prue in "Love Lessons"; how she sat entrance exams like Ruby in "Double Act". But most of all how Jacky loved reading and writing stories. Losing herself in a new world was the best possible way she could think of spending her time. From the very first story she wrote, "Meet the Maggots", 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! Jacqueline Wilson takes a look back at her own childhood in this captivating story of friendships, loneliness, books, toys, parents and much more. She explores her early years with the same warmth and lightness of touch that imbues her novels and covers such difficult issues as her parents'' extra-marital affairs with delicacy.With 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.

When my parents split up they didn''t know what to do with me...My family always lived at Mulberry Cottage. Mum, Dad, me - and Radish, my Sylvanian rabbit. But now Mum lives with Bill the Baboon and his three kids. Dad lives with Carrie and her twins. And where do I live? I live out of a suitcase. One week with Mum''s new family, one week with Dad''s.It''s as easy as A B C. That''s what everyone says. But all I want is to go home - back to Mulberry Cottage...

Tracy Beaker is back... and she''s just desperate for a role in her school play. They''re performing A Christmas Carol and for one extremely worrying moment, the irrepressible Tracy thinks she might not even get to play one of the unnamed street urchins. But then she is cast in the main role. Can she manage to act grumpy, difficult and sulky enough to play Ebeneezer Scrooge? Well, she does have a bit of help on that front from Justine Pain-In-The-Bum Littlewood...As Tracy prepares for her big moment, Cam is the one helping her learn her lines. But all Tracy really wants to know is if her film-star mum will make it back from Hollywood in time to watch her in her starring role?This hilarious and heartbreaking new story from the bestselling, award-winning, Jacqueline Wilson, follows her most popular character through ups and downs, laughs and tears. Fifteen years on from her first appearance on the page, Tracy Beaker is as vibrant and entertaining as ever.

Beauty Cookson is no beauty. She's a plain, timid girl surrounded by super-confident, snooty girls at school. Worse than the teasing in the playground, though, is the unpredictable criticism from her father. Berated for breaking any of Dad's hyper-fussy house rules, as well as for her lack of looks, Beauty lives in fear whenever Dad's at home.

A wonderful and original Jacqueline Wilson novel, featuring Hetty Feather, a Victorian Tracy Beaker! London, 1876 and Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children -- but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is hard but with her 'brothers' Jem and Gideon, she helps in the fields and plays imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus and Hetty is mesmerised by the show, especially Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she is returned to the Foundling Hospital. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising? Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original take on a historical novel. Set in Victorian times and featuring a brand new feisty heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a Tracy Beaker-esque tale that will thrill young readers. Warm, moving, funny and totally fascinating, it's the perfect gift for girls of nine and older.

Two funny, adventurous tales that are perfect for both girls and boys, from the incomparable Jacqueline Wilson.Dip into Jacqueline Wilson''''s Biscuit Barrell - it''''s deliciously funny and full of unexpected treats! In CLIFFHANGER, Tim hates sports, so he''''s dreading a week of action-packed games on an adventure holiday. Luckily, his new friend Biscuits isn''''t very interested in the activities either - except for eating! And the boys return in BURIED ALIVE! for another trip - but this time they''''re in for an adventure of an unexpected kind!

A fantastic collection of short stories, activities and puzzles all about summer holidays, perfect for any Jacqueline Wilson fan.How are you going to spend your summer holiday? Will you be going on a sunny beach holiday, meeting your friends at the park, or relaxing in the garden with an ice cream? Jacqueline Wilson''''s Happy Holidays is the perfect read for any fan. It''''s packed with brilliant short stories, puzzles, facts and activities all about summer holidays, and includes a very special brand-new story from Jacqueline. Join Tracy, Hetty and all your other favourite characters for the best summer ever!

The brilliant new story from one of the nation''''s best-loved authors, starring her most outspoken, fiery and unforgettable heroine yet: Opal Plumstead, schoolgirl, sweet factory worker and Suffragette.Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family.Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up. But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factorys beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces Opal to the legendary Mrs Pankhurst and her fellow Suffragettes. And when Opal meets Morgan - Mrs Roberts handsome son, and the heir to Fairy Glen she believes she has found her soulmate. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal''''s life for ever.The brilliantly gripping new story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

Tina is a triplet, but she''s always been the odd one out. Her sisters Phil and Maddie are bigger and stronger and better at just about everything. Luckily, they look after teeny-tiny Tina wherever they go -- but when the girls start in scary, super-strict Miss Lovejoy''s class, they''re split up, and Tina has to fend for herself for the first time. Tina is horrified when she''s paired up with angry bully Selma, who nobody wants to be friends with. But when Miss Lovejoy asks them to help her create a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina discovers she doesn''t always need her sisters -- and that there''s a lot more to Selma than first meets the eye.

Hetty Feather has begun a new chapter in her life story. Escaping from Tanglefields Travelling Circus with her dearest friend Diamond, Hetty is determined to find them positions as glamorous music hall artistes.Hetty and Diamond quickly become the Little Stars of Mrs Rubys show, alongside many colourful acts including an old friend from Hettys past, Flirty Bertie. But the Cavalcade proves a dangerous place, and Hetty must fight to protect her darling Diamond, who longs for a normal childhood. Meanwhile, Hetty struggles to understand her feelings for Bertie and for Jem, whom she has never forgotten.

The fantastic new novel from bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, starring Diamond, the little circus acrobat who first appeared in the hugely popular Hetty Feather books.Diamond wasnt always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter - and a bitter disappointment.Discovering an extraordinary gift for acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies, but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, cruel-eyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold - and is taken to become an acrobat at Tanglefields Travelling Circus.The crowds adore Diamond, but life behind the velvet curtains is far from glamorous. Her wicked master forces Diamond to attempt ever more daring tricks, until she is terrified to step into the ring. But there are true friends to be found, too: the gentle Mister Marvel; the kindly Madame Adeline; and the glorious Emerald Star, Tanglefields brand-new ringmaster, and Diamonds heroine.When life at the circus becomes too dangerous to bear any longer, what will the future hold for Diamond? And will her beloved Emerald be a part of it?

Award-winning, bestselling and beloved Jacqueline Wilson tells the fascinating, moving story of a girl sent away from home as an evacuee during the Second World War.September, 1939. As the Second World War begins, ten-year-old Shirley is sent away on a train with her schoolmates. She doesnt know where shes going, or whats going to happen to her when she gets there. All she has been told is that shes going on a little holiday.Shirley is billeted in the country, with two boys from East End London, Kevin and Archie and their experiences living in the strange, half-empty Red House, with the mysterious and reclusive Mrs Waverley, will change their lives for ever.Award-winning, bestselling and beloved author Jacqueline Wilson turns to this period of history for the first time, in this beautiful, moving story of friendship and bravery against the backdrop of the worst conflict the world has ever known.

The third brilliant story featuring the hugely popular Hetty Feather, from mega-bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson.A fantastic new adventure for brave, feisty Hetty Feather - one of Jacqueline Wilson''''s most well-loved characters.Since leaving the Foundling Hospital, Hetty has seen her fair share of drama, excitement, tragedy and loss. After the death of her beloved mama, she sets off to find a real home at last starting with the search for her father.But Hetty is no longer a simple country girl, and begins to fear shell never truly belong anywhere. And even when she is reunited with her beloved childhood sweetheart Jem, Hetty still longs for adventure especially when an enchanting figure from her past makes an unexpected reappearance. Could a more exciting future lie ahead for Hetty?

A wonderful new story from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson, told with her usual humour and deft touch.Pearl and Jodie are sisters. Pearl is the quiet, cautious, studious one. Jodie is bold and brash and bad - but Pearl adores her anyway. When their parents get new jobs as the cook and caretaker at a fusty old boarding school, the girls have to move there and spend their summer holidays in the school with just a few children and staff for company. And when they arrive, things start to change. Jodie has always been the leader - but now it''''s Pearl who''''s making new friends, like the amazingly tall, badger-watching Harley and Mrs Wilberforce, the wife of the Head who''''s confined to a wheelchair but introduces Pearl to wonderful new books. Jodie just seems to be getting into more and more trouble - arguing with Mum, scaring the little children, flirting with the gardener...When term begins, their strange summer is over. But things keep on changing. Jodie really doesn''''t fit in with the posh teenagers at the school. But Pearl is doing well in lessons and has even more friends. Maybe she doesn''''t need Jodie as much as she used to. But Jodie needs her. And when the school celebrations of Firework Night come around and a tragic event occurs, Pearl realises quite how much she does need her big sister...

Jump on board the Jacqueline Wilson Double Decker with two fantastic books in one!Double ActRuby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. They''''re identical, and they do EVERYTHING together, especially since their mother died three years earlier - but they couldn''''t be more different. Bossy, bouncy, funny Ruby loves to take charge, and is desperate to be a famous actress, while quiet, sensitive, academic Garnet loves nothing more than to curl up with one of her favourite books. And when everything around the twins is changing so much, can being a double act work for ever?Bad GirlsShy, mild Mandy has been bullied at school for as long as she can remember. That''''s why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend.Mum isn''''t happy - she thinks Tanya''''s a BAD GIRL and a bad influence on her daughter. But Mandy loves spending time with her brilliant new friend, and is sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it . . . or could she?

Meet Clover Moon, bestselling author Jacqueline Wilsons brilliant and brave new heroine, struggling against the odds in Victorian London to find a new home.Clover Moons imagination is her best escape from a life of hardship in poverty-stricken Victorian London. When tragedy plunges her into a world of grief, Clover realizes that everything she loved about the place she called home is gone. Clover hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage and the chance to break free? And could leaving her family be just what she needs to find a place that really feels like home?Introducing the brilliant and brave new heroine from the wonderful world of the bestselling and award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

This delightful new story features new character Rose Rivers, set in the bestselling and much-loved Victorian world of Hetty Feather.A wonderful new story starring old friends and new from the much-beloved Victorian world of Hetty Feather.Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings. She has everything money can buy - beautiful dresses, horse-riding lessons, books - but shes not satisfied. Why cant she be sent away to a good school like her twin brother? Why cant she learn to become a famous artist like her father or his friend Paris Walker. Why is life so unfair for people who were not born rich?When a young girl, Clover Moon, joins the household as a nursemaid to Roses troubled sister Beth, Rose finds a true friend for the first time and she starts to learn more about the world outside. Will Rose finally achieve her dreams? And will she be able to help Clover find her own dream? Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant new addition to Hetty Feather''''s world, by the award-winning and bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Two of Jacqueline Wilson''''s most well-loved stories.Two of Jacqueline Wilson''''s most popular stories together in one fantastic collection.In THE SUITCASE KID, Andy is struggling to cope with her parents'''' divorce: one week with Mum, one week with Dad. But all she wants is to go back to how things were before . . .In THE LOTTIE PROJECT, Charlie invents a Victorian servant girl as part of her school project. Lottie''''s life was very hard, but the two might have more in common that Charlie realised . . .