A brilliant wartime story from one of the nation's best-loved authors, starring her most outspoken, fiery and unforgettable heroine yet- Opal Plumstead, schoolgirl, sweet factory worker and Suffragette.
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
www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk
Nick 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.
"Her ability to create interesting, lovable characters who navigate
9 to 12-year-olds through key moments in history is unmatched" *
The Times *
"Oh my goodness! Opal Plumstead is Jacqueline Wilson's 100th book!
That's prolific, right? I first discovered her work when I read The
Illustrated Mum. It made me laugh. It made me cry. And, more than
anything else, it felt truthful. I've been a fan ever since. So I'm
proud to be reviewing her centenary story . . . [Opal is] a
fabulous central character - bright and sparky and an original
thinker . . . You can't help but root for her as she beats her own
path through a rapidly changing world with real heart and
determination . . . Oh, and it reads like a breeze. Of course. What
else would you expect?" -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *
"Her ability to create interesting, lovable characters who navigate
9 to 12-year-olds through key moments in history is unmatched" *
The Times *
"Oh my goodness! Opal Plumstead is Jacqueline Wilson's 100th book!
That's prolific, right? I first discovered her work when I read The
Illustrated Mum. It made me laugh. It made me cry. And, more than
anything else, it felt truthful. I've been a fan ever since. So I'm
proud to be reviewing her centenary story . . . [Opal is] a
fabulous central character - bright and sparky and an original
thinker . . . You can't help but root for her as she beats her own
path through a rapidly changing world with real heart and
determination . . . Oh, and it reads like a breeze. Of course. What
else would you expect?" -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *
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