This is the engrossing, entertaining true story of a dreamy little girl who grew up to be a mega-bestselling writer, read by Jacqueline Wilson herself. Everybody knows Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson's best-loved character. But what do they know about Jacqueline herself? In this fascinating book, discover how Jacky played with paper dolls like April in " Dustbin Baby"; how she dealt with an unpredictable father like Prue in " Love Lessons"; &, how she sat entrance exams like Ruby in " Double Act". But most of all how Jacky loved reading & writing stories. From the very first story she wrote, it was clear that this little girl had a very vivid imagination. But who would've guessed that she would grow up to be the mega-bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson! Jacqueline Wilson takes a look back at her own childhood in this captivating story of friendships, loneliness, books, toys, parents & much more. She explores her early years with the same warmth & lightness of touch she shows in her novels, & sensitively covers difficult topics like her parents' extra-marital affairs.