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. Sheridan Smith (Reader) Hailed as 'the greatest theatre star of her generation' by the Evening Standard and with over two decades of experience in the television, film and theatre industry, Sheridan Smith OBE has earned her title as Britain's most captivating actress. TV credits include era-defining classics such as The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Gavin and Stacey. Other memorable roles in Mrs Biggs, The C Word, Cilla, Moorside and Cleaning Up have made for ground-breaking drama. Alongside TV, celebrated, sell-out West End runs in Little Shop of Horrors, Legally Blonde, Flare Path, Funny Girl and Joseph demonstrate her extraordinary versatility. Sheridan has won a BAFTA, an NTA, a Critics' Circle Theatre Award, two Olivier Awards and two What's On Stage Awards. She has also released two albums, both top twenty. Sheridan lives in Essex with her partner Jamie Horn and their son Billy. This is her first book.