Katy Award-winning author by Jacqueline Wilson (author)

Author/Illustrator

Jacqueline Wilson

Jacqueline Wilson was born in Bath in 1945, but spent most of her childhood in Kingston-on-Thames. She always wanted to be a writer and wrote her first “novel” when she was nine, filling countless Woolworths’ exercise books as she grew up. Since having her daughter, Emma, she has been writing full time.

Her insightful and emotionally challenging books not only stretch reading ability, but give young readers a glimpse into many kinds of lives. Smart girls, strong girls, bad girls, brave girls. Girls keeping their families going, girls trying to get away… Jacqueline Wilson’s written about them all! These powerful stories of plucky girls in difficult circumstances won’t fail to strike a chord.

She has written over 70 best-selling books, and several have even been adapted for TV – most famously The Story of Tracy Beaker. Her signing sessions attract huge crowds of fans and last for hours! Over 25 million copies of her books have now been sold in the UK alone.

In 2007 Jacky Daydream was published, an inspirational true story of how a shy schoolgirl became a superstar author. This was followed by My Secret Diary, a captivating account of Jacky’s teenage years.

In June 2002 Jacqueline was given an OBE for services to literacy in schools, and she was the Children’s Laureate from 2005-2007. She also became a Dame in December 2007.

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1. rexredrose
   on 15 October 2022

   sad but brilliant that’s all I can say

2. Booklover550
   on 10 June 2020

   I liked this book however it was a bit slow in some spaces.

   3 out of 5

3. Ilovebooks4ever3
   on 7 September 2019

   I absolutely love Katy. I dressed up as her for world book day and it was a success

   5 out of 5

4. Cyrilthecat
   on 23 March 2018

   Sad and touching book but I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because its a bit slow in places.Still a good read though and would definitely suggest it to a friend!

   4 out of 5

5. Maddie2005
   on 28 December 2016

   This is a sad but touching book it is my most favourite book. I am going as katy for world book day.

   5 out of 5

6. Khushim
   on 27 July 2016

   Very sad but a touching book. Well written

   5 out of 5

7. puppydog2
   on 20 July 2016

   i loved it Kinda sad but it was still Amazing

   5 out of 5

8. icecream2020
   on 3 June 2016

   very touching story by wilson

   4 out of 5

9. cupcake5
   on 5 May 2016

   all i can say is five stars!!!!!!

   5 out of 5

10. Bookaddict0101190204
    on 5 April 2016

    I think this book is amazing, it is like being in the book with Katy

    5 out of 5

11. Anaelsuissa
    on 31 March 2016

    Oh, it was fabulous! I love Katy, and the rush of adrenaline when she falls and the accident happens! It’s a great read for everyone, especially people who are facing the same problems as Katy. It’s a modern version of the Scholastic Classic, What Katy Did.

12. sanjayizawesome
    on 11 January 2016

    I loved this book; it was so much fun to read . I love the way jacqueline Wilson writes it from katy’s point of view. Did you guys like it ?

    5 out of 5

13. bright303
    on 6 January 2016

    Such a good book!

    4 out of 5