6.10 Childhood Favourites: Jacqueline Wilson

When I began the childhood favourites series, I knew that Jacqueline Wilson would need her own episode. This week I talk about her work, which ones were my favourites, and why I think she’s such a successful children’s author. Enjoy!

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Books mentioned

• The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson, 1991

• Best Friends by Jacqueline Wilson, 2003

• Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson, 2000

• Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson, 2006

• My Sister Jodie by Jacqueline Wilson, 2008

Other things mentioned

• Quentin Blake’s illustrations for Roald Dahl

• Jacqueline Wilson: ‘I just try to reflect what life can be like’  Interview for The Guardian by Lisa O’Kelly, Sun 17 Oct, 2010

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