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"A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety."
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The fascinating true story of mega-bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson - her childhood, her her teenage years, her inspiration as a writer and lots, lots more!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The true Jacqueline Wilson story. I Have only read one of her other books, but I think I can still say that this book is very true to her fictional style. JW really can write for children. She knows what they want and need and how to present it. Easy and entertraining. 100% child friendly.
Even thou I'm not a child anymore (ie a bit too old for this book) I really enjoyed the book. JW just writed in a fun way. All thou at some points i as an adult reader of course really felt that I was not part of the audience she is actaully writing for. But I really feel it workr perfectly for elementary school children. JW has really got emphaty, symphaty for her readers.
Her childhood wasn't that unordinary, but that's probably the point. Her goal is to write about ordinary things. But for children of today her childhood in the 50s might actually seem a bit exotic. But still JW makes sure that any 2000s kid can relate to what she is writing.
JW talks to children, but she doesn't talk down to them. She wants to involve them and includes her authorship in the book by relating every chapter to an episode in some of her fictional books. She shows how there is a connection between her real life and her fictional books. She lets the children in on her writing process. All this in a 100% child friendly way.
As an adult reader I am of course longing for a follow up. What happened next? Because the story of Jacqueline Wilson of course doesn't end when she finishes primary school and knows she will be an author some day. I would really like to know about the adult years of this great author, but that is of course not what this book is about. It is a whole other story and it could of course not be written in a child friendly way, because children want to read about children, not adults. And in JW's case her childhood really is the most relevant part of her life, since that's where she gets her inspiration for her books.
All in all I really understand why Jacqueline Wilson is the most borrowed author in the libraries of Britain.
Even thou I'm not a child anymore (ie a bit too old for this book) I really enjoyed the book. JW just writed in a fun way. All thou at some points i as an adult reader of course really felt that I was not part of the audience she is actaully writing for. But I really feel it workr perfectly for elementary school children. JW has really got emphaty, symphaty for her readers.
Her childhood wasn't that unordinary, but that's probably the point. Her goal is to write about ordinary things. But for children of today her childhood in the 50s might actually seem a bit exotic. But still JW makes sure that any 2000s kid can relate to what she is writing.
JW talks to children, but she doesn't talk down to them. She wants to involve them and includes her authorship in the book by relating every chapter to an episode in some of her fictional books. She shows how there is a connection between her real life and her fictional books. She lets the children in on her writing process. All this in a 100% child friendly way.
As an adult reader I am of course longing for a follow up. What happened next? Because the story of Jacqueline Wilson of course doesn't end when she finishes primary school and knows she will be an author some day. I would really like to know about the adult years of this great author, but that is of course not what this book is about. It is a whole other story and it could of course not be written in a child friendly way, because children want to read about children, not adults. And in JW's case her childhood really is the most relevant part of her life, since that's where she gets her inspiration for her books.
All in all I really understand why Jacqueline Wilson is the most borrowed author in the libraries of Britain.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As soon as I heard about the book Jacky Daydream I longed to have it - for two reasons: one - I needed a good book to read and Jacqueline Wilson has never disappointed me and two, after all the books I'd read by her based on children with problems like their parents splitting up or their best friend moving away or their pets dying, I ached to know how Jacqueline Wilson grew up: had she suffered what many of her characters had suffered?
And Jacky Daydream had all the answers to my questions; it had everything from birth to books! It told me all about how things were when Jacqueline Wilson was a child; it described her rooms and had chapters on her family, friends and teachers. It was like going through a time machine starting on the 17th December 1945 when she was born and seeing how she grew up in a flat with her parents, Biddy and Harry; and how Biddy kept her squeaky clean and their flat too, of course! And going right through to when Jacqueline Wilson and her parents went to live with her grandparents and how Hilda Ellen (her gran) told her stories of her own childhood. Poor Hilda Ellen had a very disrupted childhood, moving about a lot.
I read how Jacqueline Wilson loved dolls and got one every Christmas. I also read about her first day of school and those that followed. She made many friends and when she was 11 - like I am now - I almost cried for her poor friend, Christine's, tragic situation (her mum was dying).
Then there was Jacqueline Wilson's father, Harry, who could be sweet and gentle but could burst into fiery moods which Jacqueline Wilson hated; as well as her parents rowing.
I loved the fact that Jacqueline Wilson had imaginary friends and played imaginary games by herself and sometimes with her friends. And - of course - like any good writer, she loved books and two chapters were dedicated to her love of reading and the books she enjoyed.
At the end of each chapter Jacqueline Wilson would pose a question like:
In which of my books did one of my characters do such-and-such?
And then she would answer her question and include an extract from one of her other books and reveal some of her thoughts on that book. And I could see the connections that she had with some of her characters.
The Epilogue included some school reports and a quick review of JW's teenage years.
And a clever ending!
It must have been hard for JW to recall so much of her childhood with such colourful interest, but I think she did an excellent job of making it readable and so brought a writer I love to life, especially as she included photographs.
by Hattie Rowan, aged 11, Tabora, Tanzania
And Jacky Daydream had all the answers to my questions; it had everything from birth to books! It told me all about how things were when Jacqueline Wilson was a child; it described her rooms and had chapters on her family, friends and teachers. It was like going through a time machine starting on the 17th December 1945 when she was born and seeing how she grew up in a flat with her parents, Biddy and Harry; and how Biddy kept her squeaky clean and their flat too, of course! And going right through to when Jacqueline Wilson and her parents went to live with her grandparents and how Hilda Ellen (her gran) told her stories of her own childhood. Poor Hilda Ellen had a very disrupted childhood, moving about a lot.
I read how Jacqueline Wilson loved dolls and got one every Christmas. I also read about her first day of school and those that followed. She made many friends and when she was 11 - like I am now - I almost cried for her poor friend, Christine's, tragic situation (her mum was dying).
Then there was Jacqueline Wilson's father, Harry, who could be sweet and gentle but could burst into fiery moods which Jacqueline Wilson hated; as well as her parents rowing.
I loved the fact that Jacqueline Wilson had imaginary friends and played imaginary games by herself and sometimes with her friends. And - of course - like any good writer, she loved books and two chapters were dedicated to her love of reading and the books she enjoyed.
At the end of each chapter Jacqueline Wilson would pose a question like:
In which of my books did one of my characters do such-and-such?
And then she would answer her question and include an extract from one of her other books and reveal some of her thoughts on that book. And I could see the connections that she had with some of her characters.
The Epilogue included some school reports and a quick review of JW's teenage years.
And a clever ending!
It must have been hard for JW to recall so much of her childhood with such colourful interest, but I think she did an excellent job of making it readable and so brought a writer I love to life, especially as she included photographs.
by Hattie Rowan, aged 11, Tabora, Tanzania
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
'Jacky Daydream' is the story of Jacqueline Wilson's childhood and follows her childhood memories and experiences. What is interesting about this novel is that many of Wilson's own experiences are portrayed strongly in her novels, such as how she dealt with an unpredictable father. She certainly had an interesting childhood, growing up in post-war Britain with many of the old war customs still in place.
This is lovely read for children and adults who follow Jacqueline Wilson. It shows what life was like for children in the 1940's and how much time has changed since then.
I would strongly recommend this.
This is lovely read for children and adults who follow Jacqueline Wilson. It shows what life was like for children in the 1940's and how much time has changed since then.
I would strongly recommend this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
OK!
Jacky Daydream was ok but not the best. I would reccomend it if you love biographies or Jacky Wilson.
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BY T.H AGED 10
Published 4 months ago by Timmy
errr....
this books quite boring and i am surprised that so many people liked it. i normally enjoy jaqueline wilsons books but not this time. it was a waste of money to be completly honest.
Published 15 months ago
A definate girls Book
A book all about jacqueliene wilson's childhood, i have read it before and it took me 2 days! And at the moment our teacher is reading it to us, suitable for any age but i would... Read more
Published 19 months ago
I just don't get it.
This book is extremely dull. You would think that a woman who only seems to write books about teenage misery and family problems would have had a slightly interesting life. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by ros
Here's what I thought....
Jacky Daydream is the life of Jaculine Wilson up to year 6. This brilliant book has unseen photos, her own school reports and a little preview of the next book. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2009
Jacky Daydream - it is a fascinating book to read!
Jacky Daydream is a very good, interesting book, like all other Jacqueline Wilson books, but is obviously different in the way that this is Jacqueline Wilson's life and background... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2008 by Ollapod
Amazing Read!
I read this in one blast! It was hard to put the book down.
I recommend this book to all Jacqueline Wilson readers!
I recommend this book to all Jacqueline Wilson readers!
Published on 11 Sep 2008
Jacky Daydream - 4 stars
I thought this book was very good. It was very cleverly-written and I enjoyed the parts at the end of each chapter where Jaqueline Wilson compares one of her books to the things... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by L. Miles
Unputdownable
Jacqueline Wilson's amazing memory, honesty and writing skills combine to make a fascinating, readable and moving autobiography. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2007 by Caroline Lawrence
Jacky Daydream... AMAZING!
JACKY DAYDREAM is the tale of the childhood of Jacqueline Wilson and it is fair to say, her childhood was sure exciting. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2007 by Soul Eater...ME!!
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