Secrets. First Printing. Inscribed by the Author

Wilson, Jacqueline; Sharratt, Nick

ISBN 10: 0385601824 / ISBN 13: 9780385601825

Published by London. Doubleday Children's Books/Random House, 2002

About this Item

London. Doubleday Children's Books/Random House. 2002. First Edition/First Printing (1 included in full number line on copyright page). Hard Cover. Medium 8vo. 6.5 x 9.3 . ([16.5cm x 23.5cm] approx. 220 pp. Black and white chapter header illustrations by Nick Sharratt. Near fine condition; tiny amount of corner and spine end wear. Inscribed by the author to the title page. A fantastic novel from bestselling author about two girls from very different backgrounds, who are inspired by a famous young writer, Anne Frank. The boards will be protected with a new inert archival 100 micron sleeve which is removable. Please contact us if you would like any more information or additional images. Postage price quoted outside the UK is for a book up to 1kg using UPS. For books sent within the UK, there will be no extra charge for books up to 2kg which are sent by Royal Mail. Postage quoted in the UK is the actual cost (£3.45). All books are sent in protective packing and custom book box. If your book is intended as a gift, please let us know and we will gift wrap it free of charge with a card and any message.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secrets. First Printing. Inscribed by the Author
• Publisher: London. Doubleday Children's Books/Random House
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385601824
• ISBN 13: 9780385601825
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Weight: 500 grams
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

India lives in a large, luxurious house with a mom she can’t stand and a dad she adores, although 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 low-income 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 so when Treasure has to run away to avoid her stepfather, India comes up with a hiding place inspired by her favourite author. India doesn’t have a real Secret Annexe but she does have a hidden attic.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

“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


From the Trade Paperback edition.