{"title":"Doubleday Children's Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"my-secret-diary-jacqueline-wilson-teenage-memoir-hardcover","title":"My Secret Diary: A Teenage Memoir of Family \u0026 First Love by Jacqueline Wilson - Non Fiction - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780385614429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubleday Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-11 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Secret Diary is Jacqueline Wilson's candid follow-up memoir to Jacky Daydream, pulling back the curtain on her own teenage years. Drawing on real extracts from her childhood diaries and stories she wrote as a girl, Wilson recreates life in 1950s and 1960s Britain. Family tension, school friendships, first crushes and the small triumphs of adolescence all feature, told with the warmth and honesty that have made her one of the nation's best-loved authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this true-life companion to Jacky Daydream, Jacqueline Wilson opens up her own teenage diaries to show readers what it was like to grow up as a bookish, imaginative girl in postwar Britain. Wilson weaves in genuine diary extracts and early stories she wrote as a girl, giving the memoir a direct, personal voice. Readers follow her through the ordinary and extraordinary moments of adolescence: awkward family dynamics at home, shifting school friendships, the thrill and anxiety of a first boyfriend, and the music and fashion of the era, from beehive hairdos to the songs she danced to. Throughout, Wilson reflects on how these formative experiences shaped the storyteller she would become. It captures universal teenage feelings — self-doubt, hope, embarrassment and excitement — filtered through one of the most distinctive voices in British children's writing. Fans of Wilson's fiction will recognise the empathy and sharp observation she brings to her characters, now turned inward on her own life. New readers will find an accessible, funny account of growing up in a Britain different from today, yet emotionally familiar. This hardcover edition makes a lasting addition to any Jacqueline Wilson collection or a thoughtful gift for a young reader discovering her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by one of the UK's best-loved children's authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures genuine extracts from Wilson's real teenage diaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion memoir to the bestselling Jacky Daydream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptures family life, school and first love in 1950s-60s Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated by long-time collaborator Nick Sharratt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable hardcover edition, ideal for gifting or collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJacqueline Wilson was born in Bath, Somerset, in 1945 and began writing stories as a child, publishing her first novel at just nine years old. She went on to become one of Britain's most celebrated authors for young people, known for books including the Tracy Beaker series, The Illustrated Mum and Double Act. Wilson served as Children's Laureate and was appointed OBE for services to literacy in schools, later becoming a Dame for services to children's literacy. Her books are cherished for their honest, funny and compassionate portrayal of childhood and family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonest, funny and full of heart, My Secret Diary lets readers step straight into young Jacqueline's world through her own words. It's a must-have for devoted fans and a brilliant introduction for new readers curious about the woman behind the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9780385614429 as stated above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacqueline Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58307081273726,"sku":"SNG12397","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/my-secret-diary-jacqueline-wilson-hardcover-cover.webp?v=1793537566"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/collections\/doubleday-childrens-books.oembed","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}