Jacqueline Wilson Little Darlings interview
She’s one of NG Kids’ favourite authors, so we were very excited to catch up with super storyteller, Jacqueline Wilson...
NG Kids Hi Jacqueline! Can you tell us a bit about your new book, Little Darlings?
Jacqueline Well, it’s about two very different girls. Destiny lives with her mum on a run-down estate, whereas Sunset is the daughter of a rock star and lives in a huge mansion. But when the two girls meet, they find they have more in common than they thought!
NGK Would you like Little Darlings to be turned into a TV series like The Story Of Tracy Beaker?
Jacqueline That would be fantastic! Each time I write something I get caught up in the world of the story, but after it’s published, I often wonder what will happen to it. So, we’ll have to wait and see...
NGK When did you first realise that you wanted to be a writer?
Jacqueline When I was six, I had my tonsils out, and the doctor asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I said a writer. I’ve always written!
NGK How do you get ideas for your characters and story lines?
Jacqueline Coming up with ideas is like a grown-up way of playing the imaginary games I used to love as a kid. I find making up characters fun – it’s thinking of the story line that’s the tricky bit!
NGK Of all the books you’ve written, who’s your favourite character?
Jacqueline I wrote a Victorian book last year called Hetty Feather, and I’m very fond of her because she’s got a lot of spirit. In fact, I liked her so much that I’m thinking about writing a sequel soon!
NGK What will your next book be about?
Jacqueline I’ve just written a book about a girl who’s obsessed with whales. Plus, I’ve just started on the first chapter of a new book, but it’s top secret!
Go to jacquelinewilson.co.uk to find out more about her top reads – and join the fan club! Click here to read our exclusive extract from Jacqueline’s brilliant new book, Little Darlings!
