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Jacqueline Wilson

b. 1945

2 series 7 books in order 4 standalone books

Dame Jacqueline Wilson DBE FRSL (born 17 December 1945) is an English novelist known for her popular children's literature. Her novels often address realistic topics such as adoption and divorce without losing the interest of her readers. She began her writing career in 1969 and has written over 100 books. Initially, she wrote crime fiction before turning her attention to children's literature. At the age of 40, she took A-level English and achieved a grade A. She had mixed success with about 40 books before achieving fame in 1991 with The Story of Tracy Beaker, published by Doubleday. Her children's novels frequently explore themes such as adoption, divorce, and mental illness, which have drawn controversy but also widespread affection from readers of all ages.

Born
1945
Known for
The Faraway Tree, Girls trilogy

Series by Jacqueline Wilson

The Faraway Tree

3 books in order · 1939–1991

  1. Cover of The Enchanted Wood

    The Enchanted Wood

    1939 · Enid Blyton

    The Enchanted Wood is the first book in The Faraway Tree, a series of popular children's novels by British author Enid Blyton, published in 1939.…

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  2. Cover of The folk of the Faraway Tree

    The folk of the Faraway Tree

    1946 · Enid Blyton

    When Joe, Beth, and Frannie move to a new home, they find an Enchanted Wood nearby. Inside the wood, they discover the Faraway Tree, which leads to…

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    The magic Faraway Tree

    1991 · Jacqueline Wilson

    The Faraway Tree is a series of popular novels for children by British author Enid Blyton. The titles in the series are The Enchanted Wood (1939),…

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Girls trilogy

2 books in order · 1998–1999

  1. Cover of Girls in Love

    Girls in Love

    1999 · Jacqueline Wilson

    This first book in the Girls series follows three girls in Year Nine, narrated by Ellie, alongside her best friends Nadine and Magda. It covers their…

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  2. Cover of Girls Under Pressure

    Girls Under Pressure

    1998 · Jacqueline Wilson

    In this sequel to Girls in Love, three best friends face pressure over their looks. Magda is tall and glamorous, Nadine is willowy and 'gothic,' and…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Bad Girls

    Bad Girls

    2008

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  2. Cover of Double act

    Double act

    1995

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  3. Cover of The Suitcase Kid

    The Suitcase Kid

    1992

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  4. Cover of The story of Tracy Beaker

    The story of Tracy Beaker

    1991

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jacqueline Wilson written?

We list 7 books by Jacqueline Wilson across 2 series, published between 1939–2008 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jacqueline Wilson's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Enchanted Wood.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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