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  • Published: 1 September 2010
  • ISBN: 9781407043241
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 368

Jacky Daydream




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.

  • Published: 1 September 2010
  • ISBN: 9781407043241
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 368

About the authors

Jacqueline Wilson

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 www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk

Nick Sharratt

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 Brighton.

Praise for Jacky Daydream

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

A dream come true for the millions of Jacqueline Wilson fans

Katie Law, Evening Standard

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