Best Selling Books by JACQUELINE WILSON

Violet has always been in the shadow of her mesmerising, controlling brother Will, and when a shocking secret about Will''s past is revealed, things get even worse. Violet retreats further into her own fantasy world, built around the fairy characters created by her favourite author, Casper Dream. The arrival of a new girl at school, Jasmine, seems like it might change Violet''s life for the better. But is Jasmine a true friend? And will Violet ever manage to break free of Will''s spell?

"Then she grinned. I grinned. It was just as if we knew each other." India lives in a HUGE house, but hardly gets any attention from her parents. She can''t stand her mum, and though she absolutely adores her dad, he hasn''t had much time for her lately. Feeling lonely, she seeks solace in her journal, inspired by her heroine Anne Frank. Treasure lives on the local council estate, taken in by her loving and capable grandmother. She''s completely devoted to her nan but is haunted by the fear of her violent stepdad. A chance meeting sparks a great friendship between the girls, who become a bright spot in each other''s lives. When Treasure has to run away to avoid her stepfather, India comes up with a hiding place. She hasn''t got a real secret annexe, but she has got a hidden attic... Another brilliant book by Jacqueline Wilson - Scribbler

Fourteen-year-old Prue and her sister Grace have been educated at home by their controlling, super-strict father all their lives. Forced to wear Mum''s odd hand-made garments and forbidden from reading teenage magazines, they know they''re very different to ''normal'' girls - but when Dad has a stroke and ends up in hospital, unable to move or speak, Prue suddenly discovers what it''s like to have a little freedom. Sent to a real school for the first time, Prue struggles to fit in. The only person she can talk to is her kindly, young - and handsome - art teacher, Rax. They quickly bond, and Prue feels more and more drawn to him. As her feelings grow stronger, she begins to realise that he might feel the same way about her. But nothing could ever happen between them - could it?

''I’m Em – I love when Dad pretends that it’s short for Emerald, which is much better than boring old Emily. I was so sure this was going to be the best Christmas ever, but something has gone horribly wrong.'' Em ADORES her funny, glamorous dad - who cares if he''s not her real father? He''s wonderful to her, and to her little brother Maxie and sister Vita. At Christmas, Dad gives them FANTASTIC presents, including a real emerald ring for his little Princess Em. Unfortunately he''s got another surprise in store - he''s leaving them. Will Dad''s chaotic attempts to keep seeing Em and the other children help the family come to terms with this new crisis? Or would they be better off with a clean break - just like Em''s arm? An engaging, honest story about one girl''s struggle to hold her family together, from multi-award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

A wonderful collection of linked short stories from this enormously popular and bestselling author. Is anything bothering you? Problems in school or at home? Don’t know what to do or where to turn? With Mr. Speed at the head of the class, help is only as far as the nearest computer! All his students have to do is log on to the Worry Web Site and wait for the good advice they need. . . . Like Holly, who wants a wicked stepmom but learns to accept a nice new friend. Or Greg, who thinks his crush is hopeless until a school trip comes along. Or Samantha, who feels as if everything is wrong but finds a place where something feels right. No problem is too large or too small for the Worry Web Site—or for one special teacher.

LITERARY SUPERSTAR JACQUELINE WILSON TELLS A UNIVERSAL STORY about what it means to be Best Friends Forever. Gemma and Alice have been best friends since they were born on the same day in the same hospital—it doesn''t matter that Gemma loves soccer while Alice prefers drawing, or that Gemma is always getting into trouble while Alice is a model student and daughter. But when Alice has to move to Scotland with her family, their friendship is put to the test. Is Best Friends Forever stronger than five hundred miles? Readers will relate to the heroic efforts the girls make to maintain their friendship and the small disasters of ‘tween life that they encounter along the way. Tender, funny, and always honest, BEST FRIENDS is the book to win American readers into the legions of fans Jacqueline Wilson has world-wide.

Kim’s gang had better watch out! Tanya’s my friend now, and she’ll show them! Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember, so she is delighted when cheeky, full-of-fun Tanya befriends her. Mum isn’t happy – she thinks Tanya’s a “bad girl” and a bad influence. Is she or isn’t she?

Ellie’s starting ninth grade and she’s got some very definite goals. She’ll stay best friends with Magda and Nadine. She’ll go on a diet and stick to it. She’ll get a glamorous hairstyle. And she’ll get a boyfriend. Even if she has to settle for one who likes her more than she likes him. Any guy will do, right?

April knows she was abandoned in a rubbish bin as a newborn baby, fourteen years ago. Now she''s happily settled with her foster mother, Marion - but there''s a part of April that''s desperate to know where she really came from, and who she really is. If only she could remember her real mother - or even find her . . . An engrossing, engaging and highly moving novel from the acclaimed bestseller Jacqueline Wilson.

"Guess what!" said Amy. "It''s my birthday next week and my mum says I can invite all my special friends for a sleepover party." You''re invited to the ultimate sleepover! Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy and Emily are best friends at school, they even have their own Alphabet Club (just look at their initials!). Daisy is the newest member, she''s desperate to fit in, even though Chloe is VERY unfriendly to her at times. And, when the girls start planning sleepovers for their birthdays, Daisy starts dreading her own. She doesn''t know what her friends will make of her older sister . . From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, Sleepovers is a funny but moving tale exploring bullying, disability and friendship. It is the perfect book to introduce young readers to the world of Jaqueline Wilson, one of the country''s most beloved authors. Has all the Jacqueline Wilson hallmarks of humour, good sense and a profound realism - Independent And now, discover the sequel to Sleepovers, THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD.

''I am Emerald . . . Star,'' I announced, giving birth to my new self right that moment. Brave, feisty Hetty Feather is back on another fantastic adventure! 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 she''ll 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 brilliant end-of-series novel, the sort with just the right amount of tragedy, love, adventure and excitement. - The Guardian Enter the amazing world of Hetty Feather and follow her adventures throughout the series: 1. Hetty Feather 2. Sapphire Battersea 3. Emerald Star 4. Diamond

HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT. Sylvie is sure Carl loves her, so why hasn''t he kissed her? Sylvie and Carl have always been best friends, and Sylvie''s always dreamed that they''d get married someday. But when she begins to realize that Carl may be more interested in boys than girls, Sylvie struggles to hold on to the pieces of her shattered dreams. With her trademark blend of honesty, sensitivity, and humor, bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson delivers a novel for teens about first love, first heartbreak, and the power of a kiss.

It''s 1953, the year Elizabeth is to be crowned Queen of England. Elsie Kettle can''t wait to go to London to see the celebrations on Coronation Day. Elsie lives with her Nan - her mum works as a showgirl, so she''s not around very often. Spirited and imaginative, but often lonely, Elsie longs for a best friend. Luckily, she and Nan are very close; Elsie just wishes she was allowed a cat to keep her company sometimes. Then tragedy strikes. Nan and Elsie both fall ill with tuberculosis, and Elsie finds herself whisked away to the children''s ward of the hospital. Confined to bed for months on end, Elsie finds it very hard to adapt to the hospital''s strict regime. But she invents astonishing ways of entertaining the other children on the ward, and for the first time finds herself surrounded by true friends - including Queenie, the hospital''s majestic white cat. Finally, Elsie is well enough to leave hospital. But before she does, she has one very special, very unexpected visitor... A master storyteller - The Good Book Guide

Tracy is back on TV in My Mum Tracy Beaker! Watch the major TV series on CBBC and iPlayer. A fabulous new cover look for this brilliant story starring Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson''s most enduring and popular character. I''m Tracy Beaker, the Great Inventor of Extremely Outrageous Dares - and I dare YOU not to say this is the most brilliant story ever! I''ve bought a big fat purple notebook for writing down all my mega-manic ultra-scary stories in. But especially for my own story. Of how my foster-mum, Cam, has turned out to be a real meanie. No designer clothes, when I really need them. A pokey flat, and a horrible new school. No wonder I keep bunking off . . . Still, it will have to do until my real mum comes and gets me. And until then, no-one is going to be better at the Dare Game than me!

A long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular book Sleepovers! Daisy''s worst ever enemy Chloe is desperate to win back her friends so she announces she''s going to have THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD. There''s going to be a swim in a luxury pool, a special makeover for every guest, and a real live meeting with a social media superstar. All Chloe''s old friends are invited, even Daisy''s best friend Emily. But Daisy is left out. Daisy''s sister Lily is non-verbal but she''s learned Makaton at her new special school. She signs to Daisy that she wants a sleepover. Will family and friends somehow make Lily''s party THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD? A moving look at friendship, sleepovers and siblings from the much loved, bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

One morning at school, Natalie is very bored. Then she has a big surprise - there is a tiny monster at the window, waving at her! Suddenly Natalie''s day is much more exciting . . . They whizz off together for some monster fun, and soon Natalie has lots of special stories to tell!

Lily isn''t home ALONE - but she sort of wishes she was. When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep the family together and show they can cope without any grown-ups. But taking care of 6-year-old twins, her 3-year-old sister and the family''s flat feels overwhelming and Lily is worried that school or social services might discover their situation and break up the family. What could be better than to take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park? Plenty of space to run about, no carpet to vacuum, and surely no chance anyone will guess they''re there . . . A brilliant story from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

There''s no one quite like my big sister Jodie . . . Quiet, cautious Pearl has always adored her bold, brash, bad big sister Jodie. When their parents get new jobs at a grand, fusty old boarding school, Melchester College, the girls have to move there - and when they arrive, things start to change. Jodie has always been the leader - but now it''s Pearl who''s making new friends. Jodie just seems to be getting into more and more trouble - arguing with Mum, scaring the little children, flirting with the gardener. She really doesn''t fit in with the posh teenagers at the school. Pearl begins to wonder if she needs Jodie as much as she used to. But when Firework Night comes around and a tragic event occurs, Pearl realises quite how much Jodie means to her . . . A touching, powerful story from the mega-bestselling Jacqueline Wilson, told with warmth and sensitivity.

''Nothing could ever replace Mabel. I wished I could hold her in my arms and tell her just how much she meant to me.'' Verity adores her cat Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity''s dad and grandparents can''t bear to talk about death, having lost Verity''s mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it''s time to talk. A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson''s uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.

The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather. London, 1876. 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 sometimes hard, but with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty''s happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. 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 historical novel. The first book featuring feisty Victorian heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a compelling, moving, funny and totally fascinating tale that will thrill and captivate readers.

Meet Elsa - The Bed and Breakfast star! ''Hey, when is a door not a door? When it''s ajar!'' Elsa loves to tell jokes. She KNOWS she''s going to be a big star one day - doing what she does best, making people laugh. But, after her family lose their lovely house and move into a bed and breakfast hotel, it seems like no one laughs anymore... Despite their circumstances, Elsa is still determined to be a star! Even if it''s just at their run-down bed and breakfast. Written by the beloved, award-winning bestseller, Jacqueline Wilson, The Bed and Breakfast Star is a funny, lively story that sensitively explores family life. This is an hilarious and at the same time exceptionally emotional story - Scribbler

Beauty Cookson and her mother run away from her father, whose temper was out of control, and find a new lease on life at a seaside resort where they learn to cook and start to become more self-confident.

‘But let’s hope it’s another girl. Then we’ll all be Diamond girls together.’ Dixie is the youngest Diamond girl. She and her sisters - dreamy Martine, glamorous Rochelle and tough Jude - could hardly be more different, but their mum has always tried to teach them the value of sticking together. Now Mum''s expecting yet another baby, and she''s convinced this one''s a boy. She insists they move to a bigger place - but it''s rough, dilapidated and filthy, and before they''ve even unpacked, Mum''s gone into labour! Can the Diamond girls pull together in time for her to come home? And will anyone spot Mum''s little secret but Dixie?

''I looked at my mum then and knew I hated my dad.'' When life with Jayni''s violent-tempered father becomes too frightening to cope with, Jayni, her mum and her little brother Kenny are forced to escape in the middle of the night. Slipping out of the house unseen, travelling up to London by train and checking into a hotel - it''s almost like playing an elaborate game. They even make up false identities to protect their secret, and Jayni becomes the glamorous-sounding Lola Rose. But when money runs out and reality bites, what will they do next? This book features a depiction of domestic violence. A brilliantly crafted, frank and true-to-life story of modern family life from award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

Ten-year-old Andrea tries to deal with her parents'' divorce and the presence of stepparents, stepsisters, and stepbrothers.

Marty and her sister Melissa couldn''t be more different. "That''s the worst thing about my sister. She NEVER misses a chance to wind me up." Football-mad Marty loves her Converse and helping her dad with his DIY. Melissa, however, loves all things pink and girly. So it comes as no surprise that when they have to share a bedroom, Marty and Melissa struggle to get along. But all that changes after a terrible accident, which helps the sisters realise they are closer than they thought... From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, The Worst Thing About My Sister explores sibling rivalry and the importance of family. The Worst Thing About My Sister is full of fun, frolics and little pearls of wisdom. Here she focuses on that old family chestnut - sibling rivalry - and gives quarrelling sisters plenty of food for thought - Blackpool Gazette

Jade is so used to being with and agreeing with Vicky, her larger-than-life best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky’s gone. But Vicky is a spunky girl who’s not going to let a small thing like death stop her from living life to the fullest. Whether Jade is in school, running, or tentatively trying to make new friends, Vicky makes her presence felt, and it’s not always a good thing.

Ten-year-old Ruby and Garnet are identical twins who do everything together. Especially since their mother died three years earlier. They dress alike, wear their hair the same, and sit together in every class. In fact, everything about them is the same--except their personalities. Ruby is funny and outgoing, Garnet is sensitive and shy. Together they''re the perfect double act--and that''s just the way they like it. Soon the twins'' life is turned upside down. Their dad has been spending a lot of time with his new "friend" Rose. Ruby and Garnet can''t stand Rose. To make matters worse, Dad and Rose buy a bookstore out in the country and the whole family moves. Ruby hates their new school, but Garnet thinks it isn''t all that bad. When Garnet befriends some of their new classmates, Ruby feels betrayed and stops speaking to Garnet. Garnet misses her sister terribly, but has to admit it''s nice doing things on her own for a change. Somehow, the girls will have to find a way to maintain their special twin relationship without spending every minute of the day together.

Sunset lives a life of luxury with her beautiful ex-model mum, her world-famous rock star dad and her two little celebrity siblings. But life on the red carpet is no compensation for parents who constantly argue, intensive scrutiny from the media, and and having no real friends. Destiny, on the other hand, is an only child living on a rundown estate with a sickly but devoted mum who constantly tells her that she''s really the daughter of a famous rock star . . . When the two girls meet in unlikely circumstances, they are surprised to find in each other something they''ve been missing all their lives . . .

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