Vicky Angel was traumatic. My mum really didn’t like me reading that one.
Double Act (which features twice lol) was probably my favourite of those, followed by Buried Alive.
I used to read her work all the time… And now I’ve forgotten most of it. That’s really sad. I kinda want these just to refresh my memory from a simpler time.
I adored the Story of Tracy Beaker. I remember that much
I re-read these over and over again. Pretty sure it was this set gifted to me which started the obsession.
Incidentally, a new addition to the ‘Girls in ..’ series is being released in September for an adult audience.
What is the name of the bookshop, please.
Jacqueline Wilson’s newest book is for adults, it’s a continuation of the “girls…” books characters. I’m very excited!
‘the cat mummy’ was pretty wild.
There being two Double Acts is very appropriate. My favourite from these was Lottie Project.
Lola Rose was by far the most traumatising book from JW.
And obviously being allowed to read the Girls series was a sign I was a real adult (at like age 12)
Good thing he was sleeping – he was very rude to me because I didn’t buy anything. Little did he know I wanted two items in his store (Totalling £50), I was just going to come back the next day and buy them. Strange man. Of course I didn’t end up going back.
> I didn’t buy them because the old shop keeper was asleep
Was he dressed in black and called Bernard per chance?
Probably for the best you didn’t wake him
Make mental note to pop into Lyme Regis tomorrow
These books fucked me up as a kid, so many of Wilsons books have quite (age appropriate) dark themes. Loved them though and they set me on a lifetime hobby of being a writer
My favourite was the hetty feather trilogy!
My Mum found my copy of The Illustrated Mum and was so distressed by it and angry at me for reading it. She had her challenges – and I really resonated with Star and wanting to escape to my Dad and not have to be responsible for everyone all the time. But I wasn’t reading it to be difficult or make a point, it just resonated a bit with me.
So that was traumatising in two directions!
I just recommended The Suitcase Kid to a friend going through divorce with two kids who are at that ‘im sick of packing a bag’ stage. It was like a novelisation of our lives growing up and so relatable.
Jacqueline Wilson really helped give a voice to so many children/young people. Love her!
I absolutely adore Wilson’s work. I still have all her old books with me. Every few years I’ll remember and take a book to read. I used to feel embarrassed but I don’t anymore. As a child who herself had no fixed abode and divorced parents, the Suitcase kid was my favourite
Still got my copies of Lottie Project and Bad Girls I nicked from my primary school library xD might give one a read when I need an hour or so to chill out.
My Sister Jodie was also another good one.
This has got to the be the bookshop at the bottom of the high street.
It’s a crazy shop that contains a lot of gems if your willing to rummage.
Always loved the illustrations by Nick Sharratt.
So you just nicked them instead? 🙂
I’ve been in that shop. It’s certainly quirky.
Love Lessons.
As someone who had a crush on my teacher this was my favourite.
The Suitcase Kid was my favourite. I have no idea why, but I always reread that one.
Everyone reminiscing about reading these as a kid makes me feel old, they’re books I’ve read to my kids.
God, I must have reread The Lottie Project like a dozen times when I was like 10.
These books felt so important to me growing up. I’ve thought about re-reading for a few years now but I’m so worried it’s going to ruin the nostalgia I feel when I think about them
Tracey Beak Beak
I remember Double Act is where I learnt the word “simultaneously”. Big word for a little kid!
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Vicky Angel was traumatic. My mum really didn’t like me reading that one.
Double Act (which features twice lol) was probably my favourite of those, followed by Buried Alive.
I used to read her work all the time… And now I’ve forgotten most of it. That’s really sad. I kinda want these just to refresh my memory from a simpler time.
I adored the Story of Tracy Beaker. I remember that much
I re-read these over and over again. Pretty sure it was this set gifted to me which started the obsession.
Incidentally, a new addition to the ‘Girls in ..’ series is being released in September for an adult audience.
What is the name of the bookshop, please.
Jacqueline Wilson’s newest book is for adults, it’s a continuation of the “girls…” books characters. I’m very excited!
‘the cat mummy’ was pretty wild.
There being two Double Acts is very appropriate. My favourite from these was Lottie Project.
Lola Rose was by far the most traumatising book from JW.
And obviously being allowed to read the Girls series was a sign I was a real adult (at like age 12)
Good thing he was sleeping – he was very rude to me because I didn’t buy anything. Little did he know I wanted two items in his store (Totalling £50), I was just going to come back the next day and buy them. Strange man. Of course I didn’t end up going back.
> I didn’t buy them because the old shop keeper was asleep
Was he dressed in black and called Bernard per chance?
Probably for the best you didn’t wake him
Make mental note to pop into Lyme Regis tomorrow
These books fucked me up as a kid, so many of Wilsons books have quite (age appropriate) dark themes. Loved them though and they set me on a lifetime hobby of being a writer
My favourite was the hetty feather trilogy!
My Mum found my copy of The Illustrated Mum and was so distressed by it and angry at me for reading it. She had her challenges – and I really resonated with Star and wanting to escape to my Dad and not have to be responsible for everyone all the time. But I wasn’t reading it to be difficult or make a point, it just resonated a bit with me.
So that was traumatising in two directions!
I just recommended The Suitcase Kid to a friend going through divorce with two kids who are at that ‘im sick of packing a bag’ stage. It was like a novelisation of our lives growing up and so relatable.
Jacqueline Wilson really helped give a voice to so many children/young people. Love her!
I absolutely adore Wilson’s work. I still have all her old books with me. Every few years I’ll remember and take a book to read. I used to feel embarrassed but I don’t anymore. As a child who herself had no fixed abode and divorced parents, the Suitcase kid was my favourite
Still got my copies of Lottie Project and Bad Girls I nicked from my primary school library xD might give one a read when I need an hour or so to chill out.
My Sister Jodie was also another good one.
This has got to the be the bookshop at the bottom of the high street.
It’s a crazy shop that contains a lot of gems if your willing to rummage.
Always loved the illustrations by Nick Sharratt.
So you just nicked them instead? 🙂
I’ve been in that shop. It’s certainly quirky.
Love Lessons.
As someone who had a crush on my teacher this was my favourite.
The Suitcase Kid was my favourite. I have no idea why, but I always reread that one.
Everyone reminiscing about reading these as a kid makes me feel old, they’re books I’ve read to my kids.
God, I must have reread The Lottie Project like a dozen times when I was like 10.
These books felt so important to me growing up. I’ve thought about re-reading for a few years now but I’m so worried it’s going to ruin the nostalgia I feel when I think about them
Tracey Beak Beak
I remember Double Act is where I learnt the word “simultaneously”. Big word for a little kid!