Emerald Star (Hardback) 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. Blossom-1
   on 24 October 2016

   Emerald Star is a brilliant book, but don’t make the mistake I made-I am reading this book now, and I haven’t read Hetty Feather or Saphire Battersea yet! I have got Saphire Battersea, but I haven’t read it yet!

   4 out of 5

2. pink-lemonade-cupcake
   on 2 June 2014

   i love this book! must read! its the book after hetty feather and then sapphire battersea so read them first.

   5 out of 5

3. loobyloulou123
   on 9 March 2014

   This book is amazing you have to read it in fact read the whole series.

   4 out of 5

4. Leahka99
   on 8 March 2014

   This is a superb book it’s an adventure book so if u like adventure books I would read this

5. books2000
   on 8 March 2014

   its good

6. sparklesheep02
   on 7 March 2014

   Love this book!! Full of romance, scares and adventure. This is beautiffuly written and couldn’t wait for more!!! Read this book

   5 out of 5

7. bookaholic202
   on 6 March 2014

   I think Hetty will never be content until she finds her own destiny

8. ElsieJW
   on 6 March 2014

   I love this book. it has a really good storyline.

9. lebbyland27
   on 6 March 2014

   this is a really good book and good book and it linkes perfectly with the two others. it is quite sad but it is still really good

   5 out of 5

10. Catherine0703
    on 6 March 2014

    It’s amazing

11. Cheerforevers
    on 5 March 2014

    This is the 3rd and final book in the Betty feather seiries.

12. pinkxxbibs
    on 4 March 2014

    Emerald star is such an amazing book along with the hetty feather series

13. kizzy2
    on 4 December 2013

    The last book in the Hetty Feather trilogy and probably the best. I love this book Jaqueline is at her top form here. Find out how Hetty meets loving Lizzie, her fisherman father and horse riding Madame Adaline. In this book Hetty is ready to face her future, but who will she choose? Her beloved Jem, her long lost father or the circus from her past. Find out what Hetty decides to do when she finds out her friend Janet’s secret. This a tale of warmth, friendship and dilemmas. This has Jaqueline Wilson all over it and is definatly has a five star rating.

    5 out of 5

14. roseyclo
    on 4 December 2013

    This is about a grl called Hetty Feather who goes on a misson to find her dad after her mum dies and she meets lots of friends on the way.

15. xoluchix
    on 31 August 2013

    Just read it…............. AMAZING BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great book…. in my opinion it is a perfect book and for children over 8

16. Emster123
    on 28 July 2013

    I finished this book about 2 weeks ago and I loved it soooo much! I didn’t really think that this book would live up to my expectations of the other 2 books, sapphire battersea and hetty feather but I certainly did!! All of the books show a diffierent side of hetty, from naughty to independent, to grown up and more lady-like. Emerald star shows all three of her personality as she goes back in time and looks to the future. This book is really well written by Jacqueline Wilson and i would defiantly recommend this book to all ages, old and young! :):):)

    5 out of 5

17. Bookstar666
    on 14 July 2013

    Amazing! Great read.

    5 out of 5

18. karaG
    on 7 July 2013

    This book had me laughing ,crying and holding my breath in shock.If you are a hetty feather and sapphire battersea fan then i strongly recommend this excellent,shocking book though I do warn you there are some sad moments,but also some funny ones.thanks for listening!

    5 out of 5

19. taylor12
    on 4 July 2013

    have not read this book but love hetty feather and sappihire battersea and would really like to read this book just wondering what people think about it !! :)

20. SuperStut
    on 18 June 2013

    this book is really good. I dont like what she decides to do in the end though.

    5 out of 5

21. opal33
    on 18 May 2013

    This book was the second best out of the three Hetty Feather books number one was the best .

    5 out of 5

22. sarah210901
    on 13 April 2013

    This book gave me a surprize. It was very good. When I finished I thought to myself “What a continue to Hetty Feather and Sapphire Battersea”.

    5 out of 5

23. justlovebooks45
    on 19 March 2013

    This book is a beautiful novel and it really did fill me with tears at one point. Hetty feels so realistic and the way Jacqueline Wilson has made me really befriend Hetty Is great. I am upset that I have finished the trilogy. I really do think it is intended on ten years and over because it is hard to understand and maybe a good nine year old could tackle it but I am sure everyone will enjoy it I give it 5/5

24. queenie13
    on 8 March 2013

    i enjoyed this book very much ilove it to pieces.

    4 out of 5

25. xxChocolateBoxGirlxx
    on 7 March 2013

    I really loved this book. I think I enjoyed it party because it is part of a series containing three books.

    In the first book, Hetty Feather, you get to know Hetty and even though she was still quite young, you could recognise her temper and stubborness.

    In the second book, Sapphire Battersea, Hetty works at Mr Buchanan’s house. Then she gets fired and goes to her mama.

    In the third book, this book, Emerald Star, Hetty goes to find her father.

    please read, the best book ever <3

    5 out of 5

26. KarlMagic33
    on 7 March 2013

    Really Good!

27. demilade
    on 7 March 2013

    It was really unpredictable.

28. bugzy72
    on 7 March 2013

    its a good book

29. ellie-melay27
    on 5 March 2013

    this is one of my favourite books, i loved it! it was really good and i recommend it as well as the other 2 in the trilogy.

30. natashakrywald
    on 5 March 2013

    good

31. samcharlie123
    on 5 March 2013

    The 3rd book in the Hetty Feather series.

    It’s great that Hetty finally fins her happy ending!

    Amazing book, and you meet all the old characters again! A great read.

    5 out of 5

32. TwilightTeamEdward
    on 5 March 2013

    I found this book boring.

33. Too-Amazayn
    on 5 March 2013

    Jacqueline Wilson is THE author to go to when looking for a good book for young girls although to be honest her old stuff is a lot more interesting and meaning compared to the new. Emerald star is a sequel to Hetty feather which is different as JW rarely writes sequels

    4 out of 5

34. lap312i
    on 4 March 2013

    this book is interesting

35. Sherlock25
    on 4 March 2013

    A great end to the trilogy of hetty feather, I would of rather had a different out come at the end but that just me :) I highly recommend this book

36. a11timehorses
    on 4 March 2013

    I liked this book it is really well writen and I think everyone should read it

37. stupendousteen
    on 4 March 2013

    a great book. it did not end as i predicted. well Hetty is an unpredictable character.

    5 out of 5

38. bouncybunny
    on 4 March 2013

    Omg this book is my favorite book ever I couldn’t believe the ending when I read it I screamed at thebook I was so mad!

39. TheMileLongBookshelfBlog
    on 4 March 2013

    I really enjoyed this book, it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I recommend it to everyone.

40. lucysuperdream
    on 4 March 2013

    I have got this book as a christmas present it was great reading it but i did not like the endding alot :(

    4 out of 5

41. lmdrld
    on 4 March 2013

    This is a brilliant book but the last instalment of the three.

42. totalbookworm
    on 2 March 2013

    I am afraid this book didnt meet my expectations. I really wanted Hetty to stay with Jem, but she certianly disappointed me. Also, the way things were mentioned in the blurb, it sounded like Hetty will have to choose between her father and Jem, but the actual thing was different to what I expected. This isn’t as good as the other books in the ‘Hetty Feather’ series, which is a pity as its the last installment.

43. hameelah786
    on 24 February 2013

    This book is a fantastic book by my favourite author!this is the last book about hetty feather who was in a children’s hospital.the first book was called hetty feather and the next one was called sapphire battersea in this book (emerald star) she goes to find her father but then gets a letter from jem her child hood sweetheart saying i wish you were here,so she sets of too his house.she looks out of the window and sees a mysterious figure from her past…which will she choose?? to be with jem or a mysterious figure…....

    5 out of 5

44. lollypop61
    on 23 February 2013

    i have read this it is so exciting

45. Magicme11
    on 21 February 2013

    Love it.Hetty/Sapphire/Emerald is such a bold but sweet girl,I really like her.

    5 out of 5

46. CaribbeanCuba
    on 14 January 2013

    Emerald Star is the best book in the trilogy. It is the last installmemt of Hetty/Sapphire/Emerald’s life. I cried when I had finished reading it as I am sad the Hetty Feather books are over.

    5 out of 5

47. mebook
    on 12 January 2013

    This book is full of exciting stuff. But Hetty, Sapphire and Emerald has so much decision. What will happen in the end? Will she join the circus or stay with Jem? I love this book.Its like a non-fiction book. Poor Hetty.

    5 out of 5

48. lotus-flower
    on 4 January 2013

    Emerald Star has been the most heart-breaking book ive ever read. A simply marvallous ending for Hetty Feather! I’m also sad that Hetty’s stories are over but will love them forever.

    5 out of 5

49. emaraldstar96
    on 31 December 2012

    This book is very good and entertaining. I loved it so much. It is very sad at points and I cried a bit, though it is funny as well.

    I recommend this book to any fans of Jacqueline Wilson or Cathy Cassidy.

    5 out of 5

50. Rose-Fell123
    on 23 November 2012

    Hetty Feather, Sapphire Battersea, Emerald Star. OH MY DAYS. I’ve read them all, I love them all, and now I’m going to cherish them all FOREVER. Even if you do not like Jacqueline Wilson, you’ve got to read these books.

      
        Are you ever searching for a book that you can never put down???
       Well, what are you waiting for???
    Now is your chance!!!
      
    

51. pawprint2
    on 10 November 2012

    This book is good but old jacky books are waayyy better

    4 out of 5

52. pizza350
    on 7 November 2012

    amazing story line and so lovely when she truly finds out who she is :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

    5 out of 5

53. sparklestarpink
    on 3 November 2012

    I really liked this book but it was very sad in some bits!

54. GogirlOMG
    on 1 November 2012

    i really want to get this book because the other 2 were really good !

    5 out of 5

55. flossy1998
    on 30 October 2012

    Hetty has grown as a character throughout the novel after I read sapphire battesea I had many predictions I thought hefty would marry Bertie and she would find her dad and live happily ever after but Wilson changed the obvious view and the whole novel shocked me. Unfortunately this may be the last Wilson book I am going to read because her books are a bit easy and i need to challenge my vocab. Perhaps if Wilson wrote a new book for teens I would possibly read it.

    4 out of 5

56. cd123
    on 28 October 2012

    Love it

    5 out of 5

57. Book-Club-Review-Team
    on 23 October 2012

    I really liked reading Emerald Star by Jacqueline Wilson, it was so good!!! I really enjoyed reading it as it was the third Hetty Feather book and it was the last one. However, I preferred the second Hetty Feather book; Sapphire Battersea, over this one because Sapphire Battersea was more emotional and dramatic. But Emerald Star has more adventure in it as Hetty tries to find her father. My favourite character is Jem because although he loves Hetty as childhood sweetheart, and Hetty loves him as a brother (they are not really related), he still respects her and is kind towards her. My least favourite character is Peg because she is really mean. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it for people over twelve.

    Safa, aged 12