The Girl Who Wasn’t There
Jacqueline Wilson
Sunday, 24 March 2024
10:00am
1 hour
Sheldonian Theatre
£10
Join us for a morning with the much-loved Dame Jacqueline Wilson and discover how she started her writing career, how she created some of her best-loved characters and hear about her brand new book The Girl Who Wasn’t There, a story about siblings and friendship with a hint of ghostliness.
Former Children’s Laureate and author of over 100 books, Wilson is one of Britain’s best-selling children’s authors. Best-known for characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather, she has legions of loyal fans both in the UK and throughout the world.
Age 9-12
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