Secrets Award-winning author by Jacqueline Wilson (author) (UK edition)

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.

Reviews

1. Amanda
   on 10 July 2011

   about the book called secret!!

   this book is good because Treasure and India are from opposite sides of the tracks. Red-headed India lives in a luxury home with her posh mum, a famous fashion designer. Skinny beanpole Treasure lives on a council estate with her glamorous, line-dancing Nan. When India and Treasure meet, they form a bond straight away. But Treasure has a horrible secret – her bullying stepdad is picking on her. And when his violence goes too far, she has to run away…

   Where can Treasure hide? India has an idea. She has been reading the diary of Anne Frank. Couldn’t Treasure take refuge in India’s attic, just like Anne Frank did? Told through the secret diary entries of India and Treasure, this is a warm and inspiring tale of friendship in troubled times.

   5 out of 5

2. lauren
   on 26 May 2011

   I love jacky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   ive been a jacky fan since three and i have to say this is my favourite book yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :)

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What kids think

1. bookbot
   on 5 May 2020

   secrets is a very edge- of- your- seat book and i would give it four stars because it is an amazing book but (SPOILER ALERT!)the part when terry hits treasure is slightly scary

   5 out of 5

2. Cyrilthecat
   on 23 March 2018

   It’s a must read!

   4 out of 5

3. emerald234
   on 4 October 2016

   Jacqueline Wilson is a great author because she writes stories based on true situations as well as funny books,and Secrets is no difference!!!!!

   Recommend it for 9 years and up but if you’re a good reader then 8 years.

4. Blossom-1
   on 6 September 2016

   I liked this book. At the start it is so emotional, but in the middle it gets better.

   4 out of 5

5. Anaelsuissa
   on 2 April 2016

   I love this book sooo much. It’s exciting and I love the funny way India gives Treasure a pot to go toilet in like in Anne Frank’s diary! READ ANNE FRANK, THEN READ THIS OR YOU WONT UNDERSTAND!

   5 out of 5

6. saffystar99
   on 31 December 2014

   I really enjoyed this book! It was so emotional in some parts!

   5 out of 5

7. Potterfan7
   on 9 March 2014

   this is a great book and nearly all my friends have read this book.

8. Rumaitha12
   on 9 March 2014

   This book is wonderful and I really liked it.

9. bee100xxx
   on 8 March 2014

   When India and Treasure meet they stick together like Superglue and wood ,and bond like crazy! When Treasure runs away from home she decides to hide in India’s attic with both their parents not knowing where they are. Can they pull it of? I hope so!...

   4 out of 5

10. AngelofDeath
    on 8 March 2014

    I thought it was fun and the dual diary idea was original.

11. books2000
    on 8 March 2014

    its good

12. bookaholic202
    on 7 March 2014

    I like how they teach us about Anne Frank. good but a little scary.

13. Booklover0109
    on 5 March 2014

    This book is very touching

14. Chocolatelover10
    on 16 July 2013

    This book is amazingly written. This book is quite dramatic at the start and it gets your heart rate up, Jacqueline Wilson is a fantastic writer to able to make her readers feel like something’s real! I find this book quite touching as they twist Anne Frank in the story as a role model. This book is an amazing read to anyone who is 10+. As younger readers may find a bit of this book a little scary.

    5 out of 5

15. looloo18
    on 17 March 2013

    i love this book because it reminds me of my bff and i. I HATE THE PART WHEN TERRY HITS TREASURE ROUND THE SIDE OF HER FACE IT MAKES ME SO SO SO SO SO SAD ;(

    5 out of 5

16. samcharlie123
    on 8 March 2013

    This is like a modern day Anne Frank diary!

    5 out of 5

17. KarlMagic33
    on 8 March 2013

    Really Good!

18. ellie-melay27
    on 7 March 2013

    really good book! i love jacqueline wilson a lot! she is one of my favourite authors. this book 5/5

19. Sherlock25
    on 5 March 2013

    Like keep secrets or sharing them with your friends, then this is the book for you :)

20. Jennicom
    on 17 October 2012

    Excellent! I love how the chapters switcch characters.

21. madistar23
    on 29 August 2012

    Loved the fact that there were two different point of views.

22. lids
    on 2 March 2012

    it is so good another classic from jaquiliene wilson

23. kicky105
    on 1 March 2012

    Very good, exciting, interesting, great!

24. salimisra
    on 1 March 2012

    2 very unusual friends who keep a very big secret between them but will anyone find out? read the book to find out….. a very entertaning book which is a bit scary at the beggining

    5 out of 5

25. pawprint2
    on 13 December 2011

    Really good book

    5 out of 5

26. Cupcakekid11
    on 5 December 2011

    This book is really good!

    5 out of 5

27. CarribbeanCuba
    on 25 October 2011

    Out of five stars’ i would give this book 4-Its not that i don’t like it, its just that its not the best Jacqueline Wilson book. And it didn’t really make me want to keep reading.

    This book is about two girls who come from a very diffrent background. When they met they bond at once-India decides to walk thought the estate where Treasure lives.

    I like thi book because it shows how people can be firneds no matter what background they come from. Its emotional, realstic and i would definately recomend it.

    4 out of 5

28. KatnissIsMyIdol
    on 4 May 2011

    SO FAR VERY GOOD BUT LIKE TREASURE I HATE I REPEAT HATE TERRY

    5 out of 5

29. gethi
    on 3 March 2011

    India and Treasure have a gerat friendship and I love anne Frank’s diary just like India

    4 out of 5

30. bell230
    on 5 January 2011

    i lov it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    3 out of 5

31. fashion11
    on 1 November 2010

    ive read it and its emotionnal and a strong friendship between the friend

32. cutegirl41
    on 6 May 2010

    Good book!!! Love u Jacky!!

33. HolzyBabieexx
    on 22 September 2009

    It Was A Great Book! I Thought Treasures Step Dad Was A Bit Harsh Wacking A Belt Across Her Hed!! I Really Felt For Her And India In The Book! Its A Bit Risky Wen India Hides Treasure In The Loft But Thats Wat Friends Do Right???

      
        Holly xx
      
    

    Read The BoOk Guyss!!

    4 out of 5

34. 3456tulip
    on 18 June 2009

    good

    4 out of 5

35. Magicalm
    on 10 March 2009

    This book is fab.

    5 out of 5

36. hannahmontanafan
    on 25 October 2008

    Jacquline Wilson wrote this book brilliantely and I think I am like both Treasure and India. I absolutely LOVED Treasure’s gran, and she’s a bit like my gran!!!

    Hannahmontanafan

    5 out of 5