Secrets
by Jacqueline Wilson, Vicky Ireland

Name: Secrets
Brand: Jacqueline Wilson
SKU: 9781848420120
Rating: 3.64 (6797 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers often find 'Secrets' to be a unique and engaging tale of friendship between two girls from vastly different backgrounds. Many appreciate the strong themes of domestic issues and the clever incorporation of Anne Frank's story. The alternating perspectives of India and Treasure resonate well with younger audiences, making it a nostalgic favorite. However, some adult readers feel it may lack depth compared to other works by the author.

Well-developed characters Unique narrative style Strong friendship themes Nostalgic and engaging Somewhat predictable plot A bit simplistic for adults

Synopsis

India and Treasure come from very different backgrounds but soon become the best of friends.

Together they escape from their problems by writing diaries, inspired by their heroine, Anne Frank.

But when secrets start jumping off the page and into real life, Treasure and India find themselves in deep trouble.

First staged at Polka Children's Theatre, this resourceful dramatisation of Jacqueline Wilson's Secrets is suitable for young actors as well as young audiences.

The adapter, Vicky Ireland, has provided production notes to indicate how the play can be staged even with minimal resources - plus a lot of ingenuity!