Jacqueline Wilson

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Title: The Bed And Breakfast Star: Description:
Jacqueline Wilson is in fine form in this funny and moving story of a little girl who copes with her none-too-glamourous life by telling endless jokes and fantasising about being a comedian. As things go from bad to worse and Elsa and her family find themselves homeless, they have to move into the very un-royal Royal Hotel. But when disaster strikes at the hotel, Elsa gets her chance to be a real star. Jacqueline Wilson lets the reader eavesdrop on Elsa¹s life, encouraging an intelligent understanding of her situation but never once suggesting that there might be a magic solution. Instead of letting pity in on the act, Wilson treats us to a realistic and sobering, yet at the same time smart and entertaining, story of a child doing the best she can in an unforgiving world where things are never really as they should be. --Susan Harrison

Title: Bad Girls: Description:
Bad Girls, Jacqueline Wilson's eighth title, is read here in unabridged form by Josie Lawrence. It deals lightly but sensitively with the terrible pain suffered by a 10-year-old girl when she becomes the victim of vicious bullying at school. When the over-protected, intelligent Mandy is cast out by her so called girl "friends" at school she takes up with the trendy, cheerful 14-year-old Tanya. Because Mandy reminds Tanya of her much-loved kid sister in care, and because she too is lonely, the two quickly become best friends. But Tanya's unhappy life has made her turn to petty crime and before long Mandy finds herself in deep water. Bad Girls is a delightful and important book, dealing very well indeed with difficult emotional and social issues. The story is presented on three cassettes and runs for four hours and 20 minutes. --Tamsin Palmer

Title: The Story Of Tracy Beaker: Description:
I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. Oh, yes. ME! You'd better read it or else...

Title: Glubbslyme: Description:
Sandi Toksvig reads Jacqueline Wilson's Glubbslyme in this unabridged two-cassette audio book. Glubbslyme, by the award-winning author of many bestselling titles (including Double Act and The Suitcase Kid), is a light-hearted story of friendship and magic that is guaranteed to delight all imaginative 7-11 year olds. Rebecca's been rejected by her girlfriends, so when a 300-year-old magical toad offers to become her best friend things take a turn for the better. Instead of lipstick and little ponies Sarah becomes absorbed by learning to fly and casting spells on her horrid neighbour and beastly girlfriend. It all sounds great fun but having magical powers brings serious responsibilities when Glubbslyme encourages her to be as bad as her 17th century namesake, the wicked witch Rebecca Cockgoldde. Wilson's skilful portrayal of the growing friendship between the bad-tempered, pedantic and vain toad and the imaginative, lonely young girl is funny, wise and reassuring. Running time is two hours and 45 minutes. --Tamsin Palmer

Title: The Illustrated Mum: Description:
Anything written by Jacqueline Wilson is a pleasure to read. Her unique talent for dealing with difficult subjects without a trace of sentimentality, without patronising either the reader or her characters, with spirit and with affection, always makes the arrival of a new book bearing her name a rewarding and emotionally satisfying experience. In The Illustrated Mum, Wilson introduces us to Dolphin, a young girl living in the wake of her tattooed mother Marigold's manic depression. With her older sister, Star, on the brink of adulthood and facing the traumas of adolescence, and her mum sinking further and further into her illness, Dol has no-one to turn to when the constant bullying at school causes her to withdraw into her own world, and she begins to cope with the reality of her life by fantasising that she is a witch. Far from being a depressing and overwhelming read, Wilson introduces her readers to another of her classic resourceful heroines who deals with the extraordinary circumstances of her life with a mixture of humour and quiet intelligence which blossoms as the situation reaches its inevitable climax. The Illustrated Mum is Jacqueline Wilson at her very best, introducing a difficult subject to young readers with a compassion that initiates an understanding of a very serious problem without condescension or scare tactics. (Ages 9 and over) --Susan Harrison

Title: Double Act: Description:
Eve Karpf reads Jacqueline Wilson's Double Act in this unabridged three-cassette audio book. Identical twins Ruby and Garnet are inseparable. They do everything together and go everywhere together. They love being twins, and since the death of their mother they have been closer than ever, safe in their little world. But when Dad finds a new girlfriend everything in the twins' lives is turned upside down--new home, new school, new everything. And gradually, being twins isn't quite the same anymore. In Double Act, Wilson brilliantly captures the pain and uncertainty that change can bring. This story of two little girls gradually realising that they have no control over what is happening is both funny and poignant. Wilson shines as the twins begin to accept that things will never be quite the same, allowing her characters to grow and develop as individuals without ever losing sight of the bond that holds them together. Running time is three hours and 40 minutes. --Susan Harrison

Title: The Dare Game: Description:
Just when you think Jacqueline Wilson cannot possibly get any better, back she comes with another book to knock your socks off--in this instance, it is the return of one of Wilson's greatest heroines, Tracy Beaker. The Story of Tracy Beaker introduced us to a mischievous 10-year-old girl coping with life in a children's home, lurching from one foster home to another and waiting for her ever-so-glamorous mum to come and take her away from it all.The Dare Game picks up where The Story of Tracy Beaker left off, with Tracy firmly ensconced in the home of foster mother Cam, a creative sort who was instantly drawn to the troubled child and who fought to win the right to take care of her.The trouble is, Tracy thought things would be perfect with Cam but reality is tough. After all, it's hardly fair that Cam refuses to buy her foster daughter designer clothes and give her loads of money, now is it? So the petulant Tracy bunks off school and hides out in her secret place to avoid being teased by the other pupils and to stop herself from strangling Vomity Bagley, the English teacher. But one day her haven is disturbed by two very different boys, each dealing with their own problematic family lives, and the three form a friendship based on playing The Dare Game ... a game that gets more dangerous as Tracy's life becomes even more unsettled.Trying to find new words to describe Wilson's writing is almost impossible--almost every review of any of her books is sure to feature "touching, funny and beautifully observed". The Dare Game is no exception. Tracy Beaker is a classic Wilson heroine--troubled, feisty and fired by humour, hope and true grit--and this superb novel is knock-em-dead proof that Jacqueline Wilson is simply the best. Age 8 and over --Susan Harrison

Title: Girls In Love: Description:
Girls in Love is the first title in a series of four books for young teens. It follows three girls through giggles, sad times and lovey-dovey moments!

Title: Girls Under Pressure: Description:
When a teen magazine begins its hunt for a new cover girl, three friends, each very different in style and personality, become obsessed by the way they look. As Nadine starts to change her appearance, Magda becomes more infatuated by designer labels and their best friend Ellie, who feels plain in comparison to her two more glamorous colleagues, finds herself tumbling into the abyss of bulimia. A sharp, well-observed and uncomfortable look at the teenage years, Girls Under Pressure successfully highlights the fears of a group of young girls on the cusp of adulthood. With her three main characters struggling to come to terms with who they are, Wilson still manages to maintain a sense of humour which somehow helps to make the horror of the story even more real. --Susan Harrison

Title: Girls Out Late: Description:
This is the second book of four in the Girls series for young teens. Cue laughs, lows and love!

Title: Girls In Tears (girls Series): Description:
The fourth and final book in the series so expect lots of sobbing!

Title: The Jacqueline Wilson Collection:: Description:
The Story of Tracy Beaker I'm Tracy Beaker.This is a book all about me.I'd read it if I were you.It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story.Honest.... The Bed and Breakfast Star I'm Elsa,and I'm hoping to be a big star one day.I tell jokes all the time to try and cheer my family up.Trouble is,no-one seems to laugh much any more.Not since we lost our lovely house and had to move into a bed and breakfast hotel... Two lively and hilarious tales from the one of today's most popular authors for young readers.

Title: The Cat Mummy: Description:
Verity's old tabby cat, Mabel, might not be quite as lively as she used to be, and yes, she smells a bit, and doesn't always make it to the litter tray on time, but she really really loves her. More importantly, Mabel once belonged to Verity's mum --not that Verity actually ever knew her mum because she died. She really doesn't mind too much about not having a mum, apart from when she goes to visit her grave, which makes her think about being in the ground with a head full of worms. So when she finds Mabel dead in the wardrobe, it seems to Verity that it would be much better to take a few lessons from the Ancient Egyptians: rather than bury the poor old thing she decides to mummify her so they can be together forever. But, what with the problems involved in finding the basic mummification materials, and the fact that Gran would probably fuss about hygiene if she knew anything about it, things don't quite go as planned... The simply sensational Jacqueline Wilson strikes hard and fast with this superb story of a feisty little girl coping with the death of a much-loved pet. But, as usual, the wiley Wilson doesn't just leave it there: instead she goes on to deliver a graceful, poignant and barely perceptible exploration of the close-to-the surface emotions of a family who have never truly recovered from the long-ago death of a loved-one. The Cat Mummy is simple, to the point, and a cracking story, but with the added bonus of Wilson's fantastic ability to bring serious issues to the fore without detracting from her characters and the deeply personal stories they have to tell. Another gem of a book from a national treasure of an author, The Cat Mummy is a must-read. Age 7 and over.--Susan Harrison

Title: Girls In Love: Description:
Girls in Love is the first title (followed by Girls Under Pressure) in a trilogy for older readers (young teens) by award-winning author Jacqueline Wilson. Already an immensely popular author of books for younger readers (Bad Girls, The Suitcase Kid and Double Act) with Girls in Love Jacqueline Wilson shows she's sure to be equally popular with girls in their early teens. As well as the boyfriend problem, this hilariously entertaining novel touches on the deeper pains associated with the loss of a parent and coming to terms with a new step-parent. Ellie, Magda and Nadine are determined to explore the, as yet uncharted, country of the boyfriend. When best friend Nadine gets a boyfriend, Ellie finds herself saying that she's got one too. Trouble is, he's the too young, too nerdy and too ugly boy who fell in love with her during her boring holiday in Wales. But when Nadine's dishy boyfriend starts causing trouble we see just how important girlfriends are and just how lucky Ellie is to have found a boy who is really her friend. An amusing and delightful read by someone who clearly knows what she's writing about. --Tamsin Palmer

Title: Lizzie Zipmouth: Description:
Lizzie refuses to speak. It's as if she has a zip across her mouth. She doesn't want to talk to anyone, especially her new stepbrothers and their dad. She certainly doesn't feel like talking to her mum. Then one day a member of her new family turns out to be even more stubborn than Lizzie, and things begin to change... Jacqueline Wilson strikes hard, fast and funny in this deceptively simple story for young readers who are just beginning to build confidence in their reading skills. Her characters are strong and memorable, the writing superb and the storytelling captivating enough to lure the most reluctant of readers into the world of a young girl coming to terms with her parents' divorce and the advent of a new chapter in her life as a stepchild.Lizzie Zipmouth is a mini masterpiece, and although aimed at younger readers can be enjoyed by any Wilson fan. And rest assured, if anyone can keep a child hooked, it is Jacqueline Wilson: be prepared to find yourself forking out for every book this extraordinary author has ever written. --Susan Harrison

Title: Secrets: Description:
Josie Lawrence reads Jacqueline Wilson's Secrets in this unabridged four-cassette pack. Wilson is bang on form with this stirring story of two young girls from opposite sides of the tracks and the effect they have on each others' lives. India lives in the lap of luxury on a posh housing estate. Her mum is a famous children's clothes designer and her dad is top man at a top company. But India is far from happy with her life. Her uptight anorexic mother does little to hide her disappointment in her chubby offspring, and her dad is decidedly distracted these days, so India follows in the footsteps of her heroine Anne Frank and reveals all in her secret diary. Treasure lives in a council flat with her glamorous, line-dancing Nan but is scared she may one day have to go back to live with her mum. She, too, keeps a diary but hers is called the Terrible Terry Torture Manual and is filled with all the things she would like to do to get her own back on her bullying stepfather. Treasure, the floppy-haired stringbean, and India, the rotund red-head, meet by chance and against the odds forge a friendship that is tested to the limit when Treasure runs away to avoid having to go and live with her mum and Terry again. The frightened little girl takes refuge in her new best friend's attic, while India relishes the chance to take care of a real Anne Frank... Told via alternating entries from the two very different diaries, Secrets brims with the stuff of pre-teen childhood (best friends, secrets, diaries and the allure of other people's families) while cleverly combining the swift realism of class barriers, broken homes and society's deep-rooted suspicions. Wilson does it again in a story that will undoubtedly win her new fans, but will also be warmly welcomed by anyone who has read (or heard) The Illustrated Mum, The Story of Tracy Beaker, Vicky Angel, The Bed and Breakfast Star or any of the other superb award-winning titles this remarkable author has tucked safely under her belt. Ages eight and over. Running time is five hours. --Susan Harrison

Title: The Suitcase Kid: Description:
Lesley Dunlop reads The Suitcase Kid in this unabridged three-cassette pack. Although there are many children's books about divorce, few move beyond bland therapeutic preaching into the realm of well-told stories. This one does. A hard look at joint-custody life, The Suitcase Kid follows Andrea West and her tiny stuffed rabbit, Radish, through the painful adjustment of being a kid with divorced parents. She must leave the home she loves with the mulberry tree in the front yard, and deal with parents who still fight, step parents, step siblings, two different bedrooms (neither of which is really hers), loneliness, and an acute longing for the past. Her grades sink. Her friends drift away. And she's not quite sure how to fix any of it. Wisely, Jacqueline Wilson doesn't offer instant solutions; rather, she chronicles Andrea's journey to the beginning of equilibrium in her new life. Things will never be the way they were, but, as the book suggests, they'll get better over time. And because it's well written and honest, The Suitcase Kid will appeal to any child who enjoys realistic fiction, not just those who "need" to read a book about divorce. (The publisher recommends the The Suitcase Kid for ages 8-12, but it could well appeal to children who are a couple of years younger or older.) Running time is three hours five minutes. --Susan Harrison

Title: Dustbin Baby (hardback): Description:
Jacqueline Wilson is the diva of dynamic writing for children, and in Dustbin Baby--possibly her best book sinceThe Illustrated Mum-- she proves yet again that she is a force to be reckoned with. April Showers (so called because of her birth date, April 1st, and her tendency to burst into tears at the drop of a hat) was unceremoniously dumped in a rubbish bin when she was only a few hours old. Her young life has so far passed by in a blur of ever-changing foster homes, but as she enters her teens she decides it is time to find out the truth about her real family. As ever, Wilson breaks through the barriers and brings one of her trademark feisty females to life in an original, unforgettable and often very funny story that is sure to make you weep. And as usual, Wilson tackles the big emotional issues with one foot firmly on the ground, allowing her characters to thrive against a backdrop of sadness without once lapsing into melodrama and schmaltz and ultimately showering the readers with an overwhelming feeling of hope. Everyone who appreciates fantastic writing should read this book. Age 9 and over --Susan Harrison

Title: Secrets (c2c): Description:
India lives in a large, luxurious house with a mum she can't stand and a rather distracted dad. Inspired by her heroine, Anne Frank, India keeps a diary full of the secrets she observes all around the house. Treasure lives in a council flat with her nan, whom she adores. But she's scared of having to go back and live withher mother and brutish step-father. She keeps a diary of ways to punish her step-father, The Terrible Terry Torture Manual. A chance meeting sparks a great friendship between the girls. When Treasure has to run away, India has an idea for an amazing hiding place based on the life of her favourite author. And that gives the girls their biggest secret ever. A superbly moving novel from the best-selling author of The Illustrated Mum, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and Double Act, winner of the Smarties Prize. From the Back Cover 'I keep a diary,' Treasure said.'I keep a diary, too,' said India, and then she blushed. Treasure and India are two girls with very different backgrounds. As an unlikely but deep friendship develops between them, they keep diaries, inspired by their heroine, Anne Frank. Soon the pages are filled with the details of their most serious secret ever. A superbly moving novel for older readers from the prize-winning author of The Illustrated Mum and The Story of Tracy Beaker --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children’s Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. LOVE LESSONS has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2006 and is on the short list for the Long Novel section of the Highland Children's Book Award. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Excerpted from Secrets by Jacqueline Wilson. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. TreasureThis is the start of my whole new life. I am never going home. I don’t ever want to see Mum again. Or Bethany or Kyle or grizzly little Gary. And I especially don’t ever, ever, ever want to see Terry.This notebook used to be the Official Terry Torture Manual. I invented a brand-new torture for him every day. It was a lot of fun. But then sneaky Bethany found the notebook under my pillow and showed it to him. He turned the pages very slowly, taking in all my carefully coloured diagrams of torture machines. I’d spent hours on the Terrible Tooth Tweaker and the Excrutiating Ear Enlarger and the Beastly Big Bum-Basher.Terry looked at them. He nodded. He drew in his breath. Then he ripped the pages out and tore them up into tiny pieces. It was obvious he wanted to tear me into tiny pieces too.Mum tried to turn it into a joke and pretended it was just my warped sense of humour.‘That kid of yours is warped all right,’ said Terry. He stood up and unbuckled the heavy leather belt round his jeans. ‘She needs teaching a lesson once and for all.’Mum tried to laugh him out of it, acting like he was just kidding. She said he didn’t really mean it. He was just trying to scare me. We were all scared. When he raised the belt Mum yelled at me to run for it. I didn’t run fast enough. He got me on the side of my head and broke my glasses and cut me all down my forehead.Mum cried. Bethany cried because it was all her fault. Kyle cried too though he likes to make out he’s so tough. Gary cried, but that’s nothing new. I didn’t cry. I stood there with blood trickling down into my eyes and I clenched my fists and stared straight at Terry. He looked a bit fuzzy without my specs but he’s got these really cold green eyes that you can’t miss. I focused on them. Staring him out. He was the one who broke first. He looked away, ducking his head like he was ashamed.He went straight out down the pub even though Nan and Loretta and her little Britney and Willie and Patsy were coming round for tea. It was all laid out on the living-room table: ham sandwiches and sausage rolls and leftover chocolate log and mince pies and fruit cake, though Kyle and I had nicked most of the icing. Bethany’s off sweet stuff at the moment because she thinks she’s fat. Well she is. I annoy her no end because I eat heaps and stay thin as a pin. Mum says it’s my nervous energy.No wonder I get nervous living with Terry.But I don’t live with him any more, hurray, hurray, hurray! He did me a huge favour hitting me with his belt. Nan took one look at me and went white.‘My God, Treasure, what have they done to you?’I just shrugged. I’m not a tell-tale like some people. Bethany and Kyle and Mum held their breath. Even little Gary stopped grizzling.My nan’s not daft.‘Terry did it, didn’t he?’ she said.Her voice was very quiet in the hushed room. She looked round, her eyes flashing.‘Where is he?’‘He’s out, Mum. But it wasn’t really Terry’s fault. It was an accident.’‘Accident my bottom,’ said Nan.Well, she said something ruder and more alliterative. We have learnt about alliteration at school. I am Top Girl. Which isn’t hard because heaps of our kids have got problems. Our school has got a bad name. But I won’t have to go to it any more. I shall go to a school near my nan’s. I am living with her now.I can’t believe it! Oh, I love my nan sooooo much. She got it all sorted. She made me stand under the light in the living room and gently pushed back my sticky fringe and peeled off the plasters Mum had stuck on. Nan swore again when she saw the size of the cut.‘Go and get your coat, Treasure,’ she said quietly.‘What are you on about, Mum?’ said my mum.‘We’re off,’ said Nan. She nodded at the rest of the family. ‘Come on. We’ll have tea back at our place, once we’ve taken Treasure up the hospital.’‘Hospital?’ Mum whispered.‘She needs stitches, Tammy. How did he do it? Did he knife her?’‘No, no, it was an accident, his belt—’‘His belt,’ said Nan. She hugged me tight. ‘Right. Bethany, you get yourself upstairs with a big carrier bag and get Treasure’s clothes packed. She’s staying with me from now on.’We all stared at Nan.‘Jump to it, Bethany!’ Nan commanded.‘Yes, Nan,’ said Bethany, jumping. She’s not her nan but she does as Nan tells her. We all do.‘You can’t, Mum,’ said my mum, starting to cry.I thought she meant I couldn’t stay with Nan. I nearly cried then, because I didn’t want Mum to feel I was walking out on her. She needed me. She’s useless at keeping Bethany and Kyle under control and she doesn’t always get up for Gary in the night. And then there’s Terry. He hits her too.I decided maybe I should stay.But it turned out she didn’t mean that at all. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Title: The Story Of Tracy Beaker: Complete & Unabridged (cover To Cover): Description:
10 year old Tracy was taken into care and now lives in a Children's Home. She doesn't know exactly where her mum lives, but she used to have long pretend phone calls with her. Tracy has had two foster families that didn't work out. This is Tracy's own story: all the funny, rude and sad bits of her autobiography. Ages 9+. From the Back Cover 'I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest.' Tracy is ten years old. She lives in a Children's Home but would like a real home one day, with a real family. Meet Tracy, follow her story and share her hopes for the future in this beautifully observed, touching and often very funny tale, all told in Tracy's own words. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children’s Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. LOVE LESSONS has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2006 and is on the short list for the Long Novel section of the Highland Children's Book Award. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Title: Girls Under Pressure: Description:
This is the second of three books about teenage girls from author Jacqueline Wilson. Ellie, Nadine and Magda are best friends. They are in Year Nine, and their lives are dominated by boys. About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER

Title: The Mum-minder: Description:
'I'm Sadie and I'm nearly nine. Mum's a childminder, but she doesn't have to mind me. I can mind myself, easy-peasy. Lucky for Mum, because now she's got the flu, so I've got to mind her - and help with all the babies!' A hilarious, entertaining and lively account, told throughout in Sadie's own words, of one chaotic week in the life of a young girl whose mother is a childminder.

Title: Mr. Cool (i Am Reading): Description:
Ricky, Micky and Nicky want to be rock stars but have nowhere to practice, until Kevin offers his gran's basement. Kevin wants to be a rock star too. Unfortunately he can't sing or dance, but he proves to be an important part of the band.

Title: Girls Under Pressure (girls Quartet, Book 2): Description:
Ellie thinks she looks awful. Horrible, FAT. Her best friends are both Drop-dead gorgeous and she's sick of being the ugly duckling. So she goes on a diet and even starts to exercise. She's hungry all the time and works out every spare second and has turned into a nasty grouch -but sh'e losing weight. It's better to be thin than happy isn't it?

Title: Girls Out Late: Description:
Ellie finally meets a boy. The right boy, and she wants to spend all her time with him. Her curfew is way too early, but if her stpemother doesn't tell, her father will never know she's been out late. It's not like anything bad is going to happen - as long as she brings her friends along everything should be all right. Too bad best-laid plans often go wrong

Title: Girls Out Late: Description:
Ellie's dad says that she has to be home by nine o'clock, but while she's out with her best friends, Magda and Nadine, she meets a boy. But will Russell still be interested in Ellie when he finds out that she has to be in by nine? From the Back Cover How late can YOU stay out? Nine o'clock. That's when I have to be home. Dad thins it's no SAFE any later. But then the most amazing, magical thing happens. Out with my best friends, drop dead gorgeous Magda and super-cool Nadine, I meet a boy. And it's ME he's interested in! ME! Plain, plump Ellie. But will Russell STAY interested in a girl who has to be home by nine...? Stay out later than late with Ellie and her friends in this sparky and true-to-life story. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Title: Vicky Angel: Description:
Jade is so used to being with and agreeing with Vicky, her best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky's no longer there. But Vicky is not going to let being dead stop her from enjoying life to the full. Wherever Jade is, Vicky makes her presence felt. From the Back Cover 'You look as if you've seen a ghost!' Jade is so used to being with and agreeing with Vicky, her larger-than-life friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky's no longer there. But Vicky's a sparky girl who's not going to let a small thing like being dead stop her from living life to the full. Whether Jade is in lessons, out running or tentatively trying to make new friends, Vicky is making her presence known. A moving and entertaining new novel from the author of 'The Illustrated Mum'. About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children’s Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. LOVE LESSONS has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2006 and is on the short list for the Long Novel section of the Highland Children's Book Award. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Excerpted from Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Vicky’s my best friend. We’re closer than sisters. They call us The Twins at school because we’re so inseparable. We’ve been best friends ever since we were at nursery school together and I crept up to Vicky at the water trough and she pulled a funny face and then tipped her red plastic teapot and started watering me. Vicky got told off for being mean to me but I didn’t mind a bit. I just stood still in the sudden downpour, honoured at her attention. Mum was cross because my gilt hairslides went rusty but I didn’t care. Vicky hadn’t said anything but I knew we were now friends.We stayed friends all the way through primary school and then we both went on to Downfield. Even Vicky was a bit quiet that first day in Year Seven when we didn’t know anyone else. We know everyone now in Year Nine and they’re all desperate to be Vicky’s friend but we mostly just stick together, the two of us. We’re going to be best friends for ever and ever and ever, through school, through college, through work. It doesn’t matter about falling in love. Vicky’s already had heaps of boyfriends but no-one can ever mean as much to us as each other.We walk to school together, we sit next to each other all day, and after school I either hang out at Vicky’s or she comes home with me. I hope Vicky asks me round to her place today. I like her home far more than mine.It’s time to go home now but we’re checking out this big notice on the cloakroom door about after-school clubs. We’ve got a new head teacher who’s fussed because Downfield is considered a bit of a dump and so he’s determined we’re all going to do better in our exams and get involved with all these extra-curricular activities.‘It’s bad enough having to go to school,’ Vicky says. ‘So who’s sad enough to want to stay after – like, voluntarily?’I nod out of habit. I always agree with Vicky. But I’ve just read a piece about a new drama club and I can’t help feeling wistful. Ever since I was little I’ve wanted to be an actress. I know it’s mad. I’m not anyone special. No-one from our estate ever gets to do anything glamorous or famous, and anyway, even the richest, prettiest, most talented kids can’t make a living out of acting. But I just want to act so much. I’ve never been in anything at all, apart from school stuff. I was an angel in the Nativity play way back in Year Two. Vicky got to be Mary.Miss Gilmore, who’s head of English and Drama, had us all in Toad of Toad Hall when we were in Year Seven. I so wanted to be Toad, but Miss Gilmore chose Fatboy Sam. Typecasting. Though he was good. Very good. But I have this mad, totally secret idea that I could have been better.Vicky and I were just woodland creatures. Vicky was a very cute squirrel with an extra-fluffy tail. She did little hops everywhere and nibbled nuts very neatly. She got a special cheer and clap at the end. I was a stoat. You can’t be cute if you’re a stoat. I tried to be a very sly sinister stoat, lurking in the shadows, but Miss Gilmore pushed me forward and said, ‘Come on, Jade, no need to be shy.’I didn’t get a chance to explain I was being sly, not shy. I tried not to mind too much. Even Dame Judi Dench would find it hard to get a special cheer if she had to play a stoat.I didn’t want to be an animal. I wanted to play a person. When I’m at home on my own – when Vicky’s busy and Mum’s at work and Dad’s asleep – I parade round the living room and act out all the soaps or I’ll do Clare Danes’ lines in Romeo and Juliet or I’ll just make up my own plays. Sometimes I’ll act people I know. I always end up acting Vicky. I close my eyes and think about her voice and when I start saying something I sound just like her. I stay Vicky even when I open my eyes. I can feel her long thick bright hair bouncing about my shoulders and my green eyes are glittering and I’m smiling Vicky’s wicked grin. I dance up and down the room until I catch sight of myself in the big mirror above the fireplace and see my own sad pale skinny self. A ghost girl. I always feel much more alive when I’m being Vicky. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Title: Midnight: Description:
Violet has always been in the shadow of her mesmerising, controlling brother Will - by turns delightful and terrifying. Now that Will has learned a shocking secret about his own past, things seem to be getting worse. Violet retreats further into her fantasy world built around the fairy characters created by her favourite author, Casper Dream. The arrival of Jasmine, a new girl at school who immediately befriends Violet, seems like it might change Violet's life for the better and allow her to break free of Will's spell. But is Jasmine a true friend? A magical and atmospheric novel, with fascinating insight into the world of a writer. From the Back Cover I heard a clock chime far away. It was striking midnight. I looked out into the night and made my wish. Violet has got plenty to wish for. She wishes her brother, Will, would be kinder to her. She wishes she could hide the terrible secret that she has discovered about him. She wishes she had a real friend to confide in. And, most of all, she wishes she could meet her favourite author, Casper Dream. Violet can't help thinking that someone who creates such beautiful fairy stories would be able to conjure up a solution to her problems. A magical, atmospheric novel from bestselling author, Jacqueline Wilson. 'This is the work of a true children's writing genius' Good Book Guide About the Author J Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER

Title: Vicky Angel: Description:
Jade is so used to being with and agreeing with Vicky, her best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky's no longer there. But Vicky is not going to let being dead stop her from enjoying life to the full. Whatever Jade's doing, Vicky makes her presence felt.

Title: How To Survive Summer Camp (oxford Junior Fiction): Description:
Stella is determined not to enjoy her summer at holiday camp but finds herself making friends, getting into trouble, and generally having more of a good time than she expected. A new cover for this best-selling book which continues to delight readers everywhere. Jacqueline Wilson is one of the UK's top three bestselling children's authors and has won many prizes and reached phenomenal sales levels. Funky new cover by up-and-coming artist, Melanie Williamson.

Title: Dustbin Baby: Description:
April knows she was found in a dustbin fourteen years ago as a new-born baby. And now she's fairly happily settled with her foster mother, Marion. But she's desperate to recall what happened in the intervening years, and to see if she can find out where she really came from in the first place. A highly moving but very accessible novel, in Jacqueline Wilson's unique, acclaimed and adored style. From the Back Cover April Showers.That's my nickname now. It's better than April Fool.It's much, much better than Dustbin Baby. April started out in life as a dustbin baby - unceremoniously abandoned in a rubbish bin on 1st April. Now she's turned 14, April's determined to find out where she came from. If only she could remember her birth mother - or, maybe, even find her. It's not going to be easy but can April forget the old labels and discover who she really is? About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children’s Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. LOVE LESSONS has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2006 and is on the short list for the Long Novel section of the Highland Children's Book Award. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Excerpted from Dustbin Baby by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Let's begin with a happy ending. I sit here in the warm, waiting. I can't eat anything. My mouth is too dry to swallow properly. I try sipping water. The glass clanks against my teeth. My hand is trembling. I put the glass down carefully and then clasp my hands tight. I squeeze until my nails dig in. I need to feel it. I need to know that this is realI think people are staring at me, wondering why I'm all on my own. But not for much longer.Please come now.Please.I look out the window, seeing my own pale reflection. And then there's a shadow. Someone stares back at me. And then smiles.I smile too, though the tears are welling in my eyes. Why do I always have to cry? I mop at my face fiercely with a napkin. When I look back the window is empty.`April?'I jump. I look up.`April, is it really you?I nod, still crying. I get clumsily to my feet. We look at each other and then our arms go out. We embrace, hugging each other close, even though we are strangers.`Happy birthday!'`This is the best birthday ever,' I whisper.It's nearly over - and yet it's just beginning. 1 I always hate my birthdays. I don't tell anyone that. Cathy and Hannah would think me seriously weird. I try so hard to fit in with them so they'll stay friends with me. Sometimes I try too hard and I find myself copying them.It's OK if I just yell `Yay!' like Cathy or dance hunched-up Hannah-style. Ordinary friends catch habits from each other easily enough. But every now and then I overstep this mark in my eagerness. I started reading exactly the same books as Cathy until she spotted what I was doing.`Can't you choose for yourself, April?' she said. `Why do you always have to copy me?'`I'm sorry, Cathy.'Hannah got irritated too when I started styling my hair exactly like hers, even buying the same little slides and bands and beads.`This is my hairstyle, April,' she said, giving one of my tiny beaded plaits a tug.`I'm sorry, Hannah.'They've both started sighing whenever I say sorry.`It's kind of creepy,' said Cathy. `You don't have to keep saying sorry to us.'`We're your friends,' said Hannah.They are my friends and I badly want them to stay my friends. They're the first nice normal friends I've ever had. They think I'm nice and normal too, give or take a few slightly strange ways. I'm going to do my best to keep it like that. I'm never going to tell them about me. I'd die if they found out.I've got so good at pretending I hardly know I'm doing it. I'm like an actress. I've had to play lots and lots of parts. Sometimes I'm not sure if there's any real me left. No, the real me is this me, funny little April Showers, fourteen years old. Today. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Title: Jacqueline Wilson's Superstars:: Description:
This omnibus edition gives two of the best from the author's work. In "The Suitcase Kid" Andy is always moving from A to B; one week with Mum, one week with Dad. In "The Lottie Project" Charlie finds her double, whose life is much tougher than her own, back in Victorian times. From the Back Cover Jacqueline Wilson's superstars shine on! Two of the best from your favourite prize-winning author: THE SUITCASE KID Andy is always moving from A to B; one week with Mum, one week with Dad. Winner of the Children's Book Award THE LOTTIE PROJECT Charlie finds her double, whose life is much tougher than her own, back in Victorian times.

Title: Lola Rose: Description:
When Jayni, her mum and little brother have to run away from her abusive father, it starts off as a big adventure. They slip out at night, go up to London by train and stay in a hotel. They even make up false identities to protect their secret and Jayni becomes the glamorous-sounding Lola Rose. But when the money runs out and reality bites, is it still a game they should play? Another brilliantly crafted story of real family life from the prize-winning, children's favourite, Jacqueline Wilson. From the Back Cover When life at home suddenly gets really frightening, Jayni, her mum and her little brother Kenny have to pack their bags and escape in the middle of the night. They also have to choose new names – and so Jayni becomes the glamorous, grown-up Lola Rose! But Lola Rose’s new life isn’t quite as wonderful as her new name. And when Mum has to go into hospital, Lola Rose is forced to be much more grown up than she really feels. A wonderfully moving tale for older readers from multi award winner Jacqueline Wilson. ‘Her characters are entirely credible: real people living difficult lives . . . Wilson is a natural storyteller . . . compulsive reading’ Guardian ‘An author who evokes emotion succinctly and writes how children think’ Sunday Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER Nick Sharratt:Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children and 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 great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Brighton. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Title: Double Act: Description:
Ruby and Garnet are 10-year-old twins. Identical. They do everything together, especially since their mother died three years earlier. But can being a double act work forever, when so much around them is changing. From the Back Cover No-one can ever be like a mother to us.NO-ONE. NO-ONE AT ALL.ESPECIALLY NOT STUPID FRIZZY DIZZY ROSE. Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. Identical. They do EVERYTHING together, especially since their mother died three years earlier. But can being a double act work for ever? When so much around them is changing... About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children’s Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children’s Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. LOVE LESSONS has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2006 and is on the short list for the Long Novel section of the Highland Children's Book Award. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Title: Girls In Love (girlfriends Trilogy): Description:
The first title in a trilogy, this is about three girls in Year 9. Ellie discusses her own secrets, along with those of her best friends, Nadine and Magda. Cringe at their embarrassing moments, find out about boys, and read their list of all-time heroes and heroines. From the Back Cover REASONS TO READ MY BOOK, NUMBERS 1 TO 9 1. It's about three girls in Year Nine 2. You can learn all sorts of secrets about me (I'm Ellie) 3. Ditto my best friend Nadine 4. Ditto my equally best friend Magda 5. You can see if your nine all-time heroes/heroines match up with mine 6. You can squirm at my most embarrassing moments 7. You can have lots of laughs (mostly at me!) 8. You might even cry a bit, too 9. PLUS, you get to find out a lot more about BOYS! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER Nick Sharratt:Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children and 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 great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Brighton. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Title: Sleepovers: Description:
Daisy is the new girl at school. Most of the class are friendly, except for stuck-up Chloe. Having Chloe for a friend is hard work, but having her as an enemy would be far worse. Chloe issues a sleepover challenge, but will Daisy take part? If she does she'll have to introduce them to her sister. From the Back Cover Sleepover parties are the greatest! Everybody's having one... Daisy is the new girl at school. Most of her classmates are friendly, except for bossy, stuck-up Chloe. Having Chloe as a friend is hard work, but having her as an enemy would be far worse. So when Chloe issues the great sleepover challenge, Daisy is desperate to take part. But Daisy has a dilemma - if she has a sleepover party, she'll have to let her new friends meet her sister... A funny and moving story for younger readers from the hugely popular author of Double Act, The Illustrated Mum and many other award-winning books.

Title: The Diamond Girls: Description:
Dixie is the youngest of the Diamond family. She and her sisters, dreamy Martine, glamorous Rochelle and tough Jude, could hardly be more different from each other but their Mum's 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. Time to move to a bigger place, she insists, and the girls scarcely have time to protest before they find themselves at their new house. It's rough, dilapidated and filthy and before they've even unpacked the furniture, Mum goes into labour! By the time Mum comes home with the new baby, Jude's been in a fight, Rochelle's found a new boyfriend and Martine's stormed off. Only Dixie stays loyally by Mum's side - so only Dixie spots her secret-Another slice of realistic contemporary life, from the UK's most popular children's author. From the Inside Flap 'You're all my favourite Diamond girls,' said Mum. 'Little sparkling gems the lot of you . . .' Dixie, Rochelle, Jude and Martine - the Diamond girls! They might sound like a girl band but these sisters' lives are anything but glamorous. They've moved into a terrible house on a run-down estate and after barely five minutes Rochelle's flirting, Jude's fighting and Martine's storming off. Even though Dixie's the youngest, she's desperate to get the house fixed up before Mum comes with her new baby! Will the Diamond girls pull together in time for the first Diamond boy? A typical slice of real life - tough on the outside, warm on the inside - from the bestselling, multi-award-winning Jacqueline Wilson. From the Back Cover ' A true children's writing genius' Good Book Guide About the Author J Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. Jacqueline Wilson:JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM was chosen as British Children's Book of the Year in 1999 and was winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2000. Jacqueline has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award for DOUBLE ACT, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal. Jacqueline was awarded an OBE in 2002. * 'A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES* 'Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY* 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emtional issues' BOOKSELLER

Title: The Story Of Tracey Beaker: Description:
A story about tracey beaker, a 10 year old girl who lives in a childrens home but would like a real home one day. Follow her story and share her hopes for the future.

Title: The Werepuppy (puffin Books): Description:
'Micky's scared of a silly old dog.' Marigold chanted. A werewolf video leaves Micky terrified of dogs. Mum decides the only answer is to get Micky a puppy of his own. To everyone's surprise - including Micky's - he chooses a werepuppy. But Wolfie turns out to be a very special pet - and a real joker!

Title: Girls In Tears: Description:
Ellie, Magda and Nadine are back- and they're not very happy

Title: Love Lessons: Description:
teenage fantasy romance story

Title: Midnight: Description:
teenage fantasy fairy story

Title: Starring Tracy Beaker: Description:
sequel to The Story of Tracy Beaker - interesting pre teen fantasy story with preview chapter of the next book The Dare Game

Title: Best Friends: Description:
entertaining story of two friends who are separated when one leaves town

Title: Sleepovers: Description:
jacqueline wilson story for younger readers

Title: The Lottie Project: Description:
young girl's interpretation of a Victorian diary

Title: Jacqueline Wilson's Double Decker - Double Act & Bad Girls: Description:
Two books in one - Bad Girls and Double Act

Title: Kids' Night In: Anthology (warchild): Description:
An anthology of childrens' stories, poems and features, with all royalties going to the charity "War Child". All the material has been commissioned, with the stories supplemented by "commercial breaks" from celebrity adults and jokes from celebrity kids

Title: The Worry Website: Description:
Is anything bothering you? Problems in class or at home? Don't know where to turn for help? Log on to the Worry Website! Type in your worry and wait for the good advice to flow in. At least that's the plan when Mr Speed sets up his super-cool new Worry Website for the class. Holly, Greg, Natasha and the rest feel that they've got shedloads of worries. But, as they find out, sometimes the best advice comes from the most unexpected place. Lots of the kids in Mr Speed's class have something to worry about. From a new stepmum to coping with Maths, everyone has their own private concerns and it's sometimes difficult to discuss them - even when you need advice. So Mr Speed sets up the Worry Website on the classroom computer. Anybody in the class can anonymously enter their worry and anyone else can type in advice to help out.

Title: The Bed And Breakfast Star: Description:
Jacqueline Wilson is in fine form in this funny and moving story of a little girl who copes with her none-too-glamourous life by telling endless jokes and fantasising about being a comedian. As things go from bad to worse and Elsa and her family find themselves homeless, they have to move into the very un-royal Royal Hotel. But when disaster strikes at the hotel, Elsa gets her chance to be a real star.

Title: Clean Break: Description:
Em? Here. Vita? Here. Maxie? Here. Mum? Here. Dad? Dad? Oh. No Dad.

Title: Best Friends: Description:
Gemma and Alice, born on the same day, have been devoted best friends ever since. Despite Gemma's larger-than-life personality and Alice's quieter, calmer character, the two are inseparable - until that is Alice has to move house, all the way to Scotland. Gemma is utterly distraught, particularly at the thought that Alice might find a new best friend. Is there anything Gem's brothers, or perhaps her grandad, can do to help? Established fans, especially male readers, will be delighted to re-encounter the flamboyant Biscuits, co-star of Buried Alive! and Cliffhanger. A charming, funny and touching story will be adored by all Wilson fans from 7 upwards.

Title: The Worry Website: Description:
Lots of the kids in Mr Speed's class have something to worry about. From a new stepmum to coping with Maths, everyone has their own private concerns and it's sometimes difficult to discuss them - even when you need advice. So Mr Speed sets up the Worry Website on the classroom computer. Anybody in the class can anonymously enter their worry and anyone else can type in advice to help out. A unique production for Jacqueline Wilson, coming from a story originally published in electronic form on the Internet, and also containing a brilliant story by a 12-year-old fan, who entered a competition to write a companion story to Jacqueline's.

Title: The Illustrated Mum: Description:
a powerfrul and memorable tale for older readers

Title: Buried Alive: Description:
an hilarious adventure which focuses on the importance of friendships

Title: Falling Apart (tracks): Description:
Tina is 15 and falls in love for the first time. Simon is from a posh school in town and not part of Tina's world; they don't have much in common, but Tina convinces herself she's in love. Simon is attracted to Tina but he meets another girl and knows he must end with her. Tina's world falls apart.

Title: Candyfloss: Description:
Floss’s parents split up when she was younger and she now divides up her week, spending five days with her mum, her mum’s new boyfriend and her new baby half-brother. The other two days Floss spends with her dad, helping him to run his greasy spoon cafe. But then their simple arrangement is thrown into disarray when Floss’s mum decides to move to Australia for six months. Floss has to choose whether to go with her or stay with her dad. Another gripping and emotionally involving slice of family life from the award-winning, bestselling author, Jacqueline Wilson.