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First News interviews best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson

We had a chat with Tracy’s creator to discuss Comic Relief’s work, her famous collection of rings and who she has a soft spot for…

What was it like writing a short story for charity compared to writing one of your books?
Initially I thought: “Oh gosh!”. I usually do two books a year anyway and anything more is a bit of a pressure. But it’s a very good cause. Tracey Beaker is my most popular character so I thought it would be sensible to use her. When I write about Tracy Beaker it’s as if she takes over my personality and it’s not hard at all. I found it a really good easy thing to write.

How did you choose Barney Hammond to be included in the story?
I’ve had a soft spot for Barney since he was on the radio. I wanted a comedian to be in Tracy Beaker’s Thumping Heart and I kept thinking of comedians who just weren’t right for the book. And then I thought that Barney isn’t a comedian but works on comedy programmes and is just lovely with children and I thought he would be a good choice. He seems like such a nice guy.

I went on Swap Shop last Saturday and my publicist told them that I’m an old lady and I must not be dumped in the gunk! I thought long and hard about what to take to swap. I had a very nice cardboard cut-out of Tracy Beaker so I took that.

 

If you liked this then you will like out Cookie by Jacqueline Wilson book review, our CandyFloss by Jacqueline Wilson book review and our Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson book review.

Do you have a favourite TV show?
I have a very soft spot for Blue Peter. I’ve been on there so many times I can’t quite remember! I’ve very proud of the fact that I have a gold Blue Peter badge and, last time I did something for their 25th anniversary, they took the 25th anniversary badge and turned it into a ring, which was very sweet. It was such a lovely traditional programme and I was most alarmed to see that the BBC controller wants it to become a bit like Top Gear. I think it should be left the way it is.




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  • charan (Age 12) wrote on Sunday, 3 January 2010 @ 14:01

    I love Jacqueline Wilson's books. I watch the Tracy Beaker series on CBBC and am in the Jacqueline Wilson fan club.

  • team3 (Age 12) wrote on Thursday, 18 February 2010 @ 20:20

    I love Jacqueline Wilson's stories!!my fave book is my sister Jodie.

  • abs2000 (Age 11) wrote on Sunday, 6 February 2011 @ 20:45

    jacqueline wilson is the best in the world D:

  • sneha (Age 12) wrote on Monday, 21 February 2011 @ 21:57

    I love Jacqueline Wilson's books!

  • Yogabug (Age 12) wrote on Monday, 15 August 2011 @ 10:32

    Jacqueline Wilson is a very good author- love her books. x

  • fizzy21 (Age 11) wrote on Monday, 29 August 2011 @ 10:10

    I LOVE her books!