India lives in a large, luxurious house with a mum she can't stand and a dad she adores, though he hasn't had much time for her recently. She seeks solace in her journal, which she keeps in sincere imitation of her heroine, Anne Frank. Treasure lives on the local council estate with her loving and capable grandmother. She is devoted to her nan but lives in fear of having to go back to live with her mother and violent stepfather. A chance meeting sparks a great friendship between the girls. And when Treasure has to run away to avoid her stepfather, India comes up with a hiding place inspired by her favourite writer. India hasn't got a real secret annexe like Anne Frank - but she has got a hidden attic ...
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Jacqueline Wilson is bang on form with the superb Secrets, a stirring story of two young girls from opposite sides of the tracks and the effect they have on each others lives.
India lives in the lap of luxury on a posh housing estate. Her mum is a famous children's clothes designer and her dad is top man at a top company. But India is far from happy with her life. Her uptight anorexic mother does little to hide her disappointment in her chubby offspring, and her dad is decidedly distracted these days, so India follows in the footsteps of her heroine Anne Frank and reveals all in her secret diary.
Treasure lives in a council flat with her glamorous, line-dancing Nan but is scared she may one day have to go back to live with her mum. She, too, keeps a diary but hers is called the Terrible Terry Torture Manual and is filled with all the things she would like to do to get her own back on her bullying stepfather.
Treasure, the floppy-haired stringbean, and India, the rotund red-head, meet by chance and against the odds forge a friendship that is tested to the limit when Treasure runs away to avoid having to go and live with her mum and Terry again. The frightened little girl takes refuge in her new best friend's attic, while India relishes the chance to take care of a real Anne Frank...
Told via alternating entries from the two very different diaries, Secrets brimms with the stuff of pre-teen childhood (best friends, secrets, diaries and the allure of other people's families) while cleverly combining the swift realism of class barriers, broken homes and society's deep rooted suspicions.
Wilson does it again in a book that will undoubtedly win her new fans, but will also be warmly welcomed by anyone who has read The Illustrated Mum, The Story of Tracy Beaker, Vicky Angel, The Bed and Breakfast Star or any of the other superb award-winning titles this remarkable author has tucked safely under her belt. Age 8 and over. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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" Hugely popular with seven to ten years: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance." -- "Independent on Sunday"
" Children and young teenagers will love this story, as the author speaks to them with a voice with which they wholly
identify" -- "The Times Ed. Supplement"
" Wilson's skilful way with dialogue and plot makes this moving, funny and uplifting story about friendship." -- "The Observer"
" Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." -- "Bookseller"
" Children and young teenagers will love this story, as the author speaks to them with a voice with which they wholly
identify" -- "The Times Ed. Supplement"
" Wilson's skilful way with dialogue and plot makes this moving, funny and uplifting story about friendship." -- "The Observer"
" Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." -- "Bookseller"
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I read this book and immediately I knew that it would have pride of place on my bookshelves.Filled with detail,the superb writing made me feel as if I was actually in the same room as the two main characters, India and Treasure. I could particularly relate to India's frustration at times .
The keeping of diaries filled with secrets and the lives of the two girls truly brings out the outstanding originality of this story. With Treasure's currently happy life with her nan, which is continuously troubled by the prospect that she might have to go and live back with her mum and terrible stepfather and India's constant battle with her mother about her weight, on top of her dad who is apparently too busy to take notice of India anymore, you are slowly drawn into the lives of the girls throughout the book.
I loved this book, and I would seriously recommend it to anyone who enjoys a great book with an original storyline. It keeps my eyes glued to the pages whenever I read it.
The keeping of diaries filled with secrets and the lives of the two girls truly brings out the outstanding originality of this story. With Treasure's currently happy life with her nan, which is continuously troubled by the prospect that she might have to go and live back with her mum and terrible stepfather and India's constant battle with her mother about her weight, on top of her dad who is apparently too busy to take notice of India anymore, you are slowly drawn into the lives of the girls throughout the book.
I loved this book, and I would seriously recommend it to anyone who enjoys a great book with an original storyline. It keeps my eyes glued to the pages whenever I read it.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Secrets is a very touching book about two girls and their life.India an Anne Frank addict meets a girl called Treasure.Treasure lives with her nan in a flat.She is trying to get away from her mum and mean step dad.And when Treasure runs away India is the only one who can help her.I rate this book 10/10 and i think 10-13 is a suitable age group for this excellent book.
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By weenana
Format:Paperback
I have bought a few Jacqueline Wilson books for my 11 year old grandaughter in the past year or two. We have mostly enjoyed them together as 'independent reading' which she does for school.When we began SECRETS we were both quite taken aback at some of the themes in this book, like domestic violence, child abuse, adultery,embezellment and a nana whose boyfriend is in jail. I seriously question whether these themes are appropriate reading for pre,or even for early teenage girls
Nowhere on the blurb of the book are these themes mentioned; they are glossed over.Terry is merely described as a "bullying stepfather." In SECRETS, Ms Wilson seems to have lost the plot (if you'll pardon the pun and the cliche)No more of her books for my grandaughter, that's for sure. Very disappointing!
Nowhere on the blurb of the book are these themes mentioned; they are glossed over.Terry is merely described as a "bullying stepfather." In SECRETS, Ms Wilson seems to have lost the plot (if you'll pardon the pun and the cliche)No more of her books for my grandaughter, that's for sure. Very disappointing!
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A good book!
I am in year 7 and I have read this book.
This book is about two girls called Treasure and India but there is a big secret. Treasure is a young girl probably 12 or 13. Read more
This book is about two girls called Treasure and India but there is a big secret. Treasure is a young girl probably 12 or 13. Read more
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i got this book for Christmas and i reely enjoyed it
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I didn't like the bit when Terry hurt the girl i'm 5 and it gave me nightmarse ;mummys helping me... Read more
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I didn't like the bit when Terry hurt the girl i'm 5 and it gave me nightmarse ;mummys helping me... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nancy Tupling
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i love JW
I love this JW book it was probably one of the best books I have EVER read. I think it is my second favourite book i've ever read. My first favourite is by Jacqueline Wilson too. Read more
Published 10 months ago by louise
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A good book~but with a little too much violence.
This book was very good, and I loved the constant references to Anne Franks diary. However, I felt that the violence in it was too strong ~ like Treasure's stepdad scarring her... Read more
Published 16 months ago by JohnMcM
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I like this book
I like this book because it is a bit different from other books by this author . Each chapter was from a different point of view . Read more
Published 21 months ago
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Secrets. Secrets. Secrets. Absolutely secrets. This book is just.... Not my favourite though. Nothing to say really. Wow, that`s the first time! hehehehe!
Published 22 months ago by tillie-mae
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i really enjoyed this book.
this is a really good story. you should buy it as this story is brilliant it wont let you down.
Published 23 months ago by terry beer
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great book again
bought for my daughter whos 11 she loves jacqueline wilson books and she loves this she read it in 2 days
Published on 26 Oct 2010 by angkaz
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its ok..............
ive just finished this book yesterday i suppose its ok but would not recomed this book 4 young kids because treasure gets whacked on the head with a belt so thats why small kids... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010
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i thick this book was awsome i really relate to this book and i will definatly buy it.
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