Secrets

A compelling, moving Jacqueline Wilson tale about an unlikely friendship and a serious secret.India lives in a large, luxurious house with a mum she can't stand and a dad she adores, though he hasn't had much time for her recently. She seeks solace in her journal, which she keeps in sincere imitation of her heroine, Anne Frank. Treasure lives on the local council estate with her loving and capable grandmother. She is devoted to her nan but lives in fear of having to go back to live with her mother and violent stepfather.A chance meeting sparks a great friendship between the girls. And when Treasure has to run away to avoid her stepfather, India comes up with a hiding place inspired by her favourite writer. India hasn't got a real secret annexe like Anne Frank - but she has got a hidden attic . . .

“"Hugely popular with seven to ten years: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance." --Independent on Sunday "Children and young teenagers will love this story, as the author speaks to them with a voice with which they wholly identify" --The Times Ed. Supplement "Wilson's skilful way with dialogue and plot makes this moving, funny and uplifting story about friendship." --The Observer "Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." --Bookseller”

Wilson's skilful way with dialogue and plot makes this a moving, funny and uplifting story about friendship Observer
Wilson captures the vulnerable, bolshy tone of young girls, and offers humour and honesty too Independent on Sunday
Jacqueline Wilson is refreshingly committed to fulfilling children's expectations, and this is her enduring strength. Secrets captures a truth of childhood: that life is full of secrets, partly because so much is unknown and unexplained Guardian
Another brilliant book by Jacqueline Wilson Scribbler

Jacqueline Wilson (Author)Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at k Sharratt (Illustrator)Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.

I'm India. And I'm Treasure. My mum's a famous fashion designer, and we live in this gorgeous house. Mum's a nightmare, though. Nothing I do is good enough for her. I live with my gran. We don't have much money, but Gran's brilliant - and anything's better than going back to live with Mum and horrible Terry. I wasn't sure Treasure and I would have much in common - but it turns out we do. We both love Anne Frank - she's the reason we started to write our diaries. So when Treasure needed to escape from her violent stepdad, I knew the perfect hiding place. Not a secret annexe - a secret attic . . . FOR OLDER READERS

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