Jacqueline Wilson

b. 1945

2 series 4 books in order 1 standalone book

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 · 1991

Girls trilogy

2 books in order · 1998–1999

Girls in Love (Girls #1)

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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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

Bad Girls · 2008

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How many books has Jacqueline Wilson written?

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