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Jacqueline Wilson

Join Dame Jacqueline Wilson as she talks about writing re-imagined stories, her publication journey, and more

About The Author:

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is one of Britain’s outstanding writers for young readers. Known for her contemporary stories many featuring feisty characters like the enduring Tracy Beaker, she has also used historical settings for many recent books such as Hetty Feather and Clover Moon. Over 40 million copies of her books have been sold in the UK alone and they have been translated into 34 languages. Jacqueline has been honoured with many of the UK’s top awards and she was the Children’s Laureate from 2005-2007.

 

About The Primrose Railway Children:

From multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson and inspired by E. Nesbit's timeless classic, The Primrose Railway Children is a gorgeous, heartwarming story of family secrets and new adventures.

 

About Esme Pepper:

Esme's mum would do anything for her, including trying to steal the expensive dolls house that Esme desperately wants. When Mum gets caught, Esme has to go into foster care. When a placement proves hard to find, Esme has to stay with an elderly couple who have retired from fostering. She knows she only has to stay until Mum gets back, but she still has to deal with a new school, and a real idiot of a class bully. Esme might like to cause trouble, but this time she is going to have to find a way to get along.

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An introduction to 'Esme Pepper'

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What was the inspiration behind 'Esme Pepper'?

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A reading from 'Esme Pepper'

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Jacqueline's writing challenge

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Did you put any of yourself into Esme's character?

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Why do you like writing 'real' stories?

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Are there any similarities between Esme Pepper and Tracy Beaker?

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How important is the 'voice' of a character?

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Do you have any tips when it comes to the pace of a story?

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What are some of your favourite books?

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An Introduction to 'The Primrose Railway Children'

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The Inspiration behind 'The Primrose Railway Children'

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A reading from 'The Primrose Railway Children'

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Jacqueline's Writing Challenge

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How did you write your own version of 'The Railway Children'?

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What can you tell us about Phoebe?

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Do you have any advice for creating authentic characters?

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Do you prefer to write in 1st or 3rd person?

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Do you have any tips for writing successful dialogue?

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Do you have any advice when it comes to starting stories?

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What sort of stories do you enjoy writing the most?

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How did you become an author?

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Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

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Resource Download: 'Esme Pepper' Extract

Resource Download: 'The Primrose Railway Children' extract