"Girls Under Pressure" - Jacqueline Wilson (Girls Under Pressure - Jacqueline Wilson)

Member Name: PJSandwich

Product:	Girls Under Pressure - Jacqueline Wilson
Date:	10/08/09 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Funny, well written, bold, witty and exciting

Disadvantages: Some phrases may not be understood by very young girls

Multiple award-winning children's author and British mum Jacqueline Wilson, from Surrey, is my favourite. I read her books from a young age, and with something for everyone i naturally stumbled across the "Girls..." series, which include successful "Girls in Love", "Girls in Tears" and my signed "Girls Under Pressure". Overall, there are 4 books in the series.

Following normal teen, Ellie, girls (and boys, if you wish) can relate to her issues, problems and worries. Written in past tense and first person this is a no-nonsense, up in your face approach to understanding teen culture and relating to Wilson's readers. It is funny, witty and beautifully phrased.

The book is made up of chapters, which are entitled not with numbers, but with catchy, enticing words and illustrations by the wonderful and recognizable Nick Sharrett- who has done pictures for 99% of her wide collection of novels. The covers are a marvellous example of this- eye-catching, bold, colourful and perfect for its audience as usual.

Although published in before 2000 under Corgi Books, this is still a winner. This edition of the series refers to Ellies weight problems and distortions concerning her personality, body and friendships with (supposidly thinner) chums Madga and Nadine, all 13/14 years old. It truly reflects the issue of girls under pressure and Wilson deals with the issues Ellie finds herself very upset about very sensitivly, carefully and clearly so it is understood and able to connect with its reader.

Couldn't, and still can't- put it down.

Summary: Wilson contiunes her success with character Ellie & friends in this wonderful eye-opening story