I used to be a huge Jacqueline Wilson fan when I was alot younger and I think I read pretty much every single book that she wrote. I love the style of her writing and her ability to portray all characters of various ages, sexes, mental states and personalities. All of the different characters in each of her books are realistic and i'd go as far as saying easy to relate to - her books cover various 'real life' subjects such as growing up without any family (The Story of Tracy Beaker), living with a parent who has a severe mental illness (The Illustrated Mum), bullying (Secrets) and having a close friend die (Vicky Angel), etc. This book - Lola Rose is one of the books ...  Read the complete review

Jaqueline Wilson is an amazing writer, and has won multiple awards for her books. Her books are mostly aimed at pre-teens although she has also written a few books for older teenagers. I bought this book when I was 12 (2003, when it was first published). I had always loved Jaqueline Wilson books, which was he reasn I bought it. It's still on my shelf now, so I've re-read it and I still love it as much as I used to! I have the hardbook version and the paperbook front cover is different to mine! The paperbook version looks like it's for a younger audience. The book covers the issue on violent parents. Jayni is 11 (I think! Well she's in year 6 so ...  Read the complete review

Lola Rose, By children's author Jacqueline Wilson is a gem. I'm still waiting for Wilson to release a novel that doesn't live up to its last, but i am failing miserably. Witty, emotional and incredibly well phrased, to impart grown-up issues on a younger audience, Wilson shows off her writing talents in this teenage book. The story concerns Jayni, who's mother and brother, Kenny, are vicitims of domestic abuse from their father. They run away for a new life, and the adventure begins. From finding a new home and new school to hiding their identities from their father and dealing with all the problems that come their way. The young mother and her thirteen year ...  Read the complete review

This is another delightful book from Jacqueline Wilson. Most of her books are aimed at pre teens but I would say this is for 13-16 year old girls as the issues addressed are very serious. Jacqueline writes in an easy to read way and adds a little humour when It is needed. The book explores lots of different emotions mainly from Jayni and her mother. Nikki who is Jayni's mum wins 10000 on a scratchcard. However she doesn't want to tell her abusive partner Jay as he will try to take it of her. Nikki puts up with the abusive until he hits Jayni then she forces them to leave. They have to change their names so Jay can't find them Nikki becomes Victoria Jayni ...  Read the complete review

I must confess to a weakness for Jacqueline Wilson books. Brightly covered as the covers are, they're very clearly marketed at girls of nine to twelve. Adults who dare dig inside those bright covers though will find some very good writing hidden there. She specialises in stories of children in trouble. Instead of children running from smugglers and pirates though, as it would have been in my Famous Five daysas a kid, these are kids more often put into hard situations by adults. In Jayni's case, it's her Dad. He's been hitting her mum for a long time now, but when hehits her too one night, her mum tells herto pack up her things, takes her and her ...  Read the complete review