Lots of Jacqueline Wilson's characters are well-known & well-loved by thousands of readers: Hetty Feather, Ruby & Garnet, Pearl & Jodie, Elsa, Lily &, of course, the brilliant Tracy Beaker! But how much do you know about Jacqueline herself? Jacqueline takes a look back at her own childhood & teenage years in this captivating story of friendships, loneliness, books, family life & much more. She explores her past with the same warmth & lightness of touch that make her novels so special. Best of all, she reveals how she was always determined to be a writer; 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? With original photographs & new illustrations by Nick Sharratt, this book is a delight for all of Jacky's fans, & a treat for any new readers too.