What's your favourite Jacqueline Wilson book and why?

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To celebrate the release of Jacqueline Wilson's 100th children's book, we're giving away £100 John Lewis vouchers, a copy of her new book Opal Plumstead and an exclusive goody bag for one lucky winner. Runners up will receive an Opal Plumstead goody bag and copy of the book.

Opal Plumstead is the brilliant new story from one of the nation's best-loved authors, starring her most outspoken, fiery and unforgettable heroine yet: Opal Plumstead, schoolgirl, sweet factory worker and Suffragette. Read more about the story and watch an exclusive video of Jacqueline Wilson talking about reaching the milestone of writing 100 children's books here.

To be in with a chance of winning, let us know your favourite Jacqueline Wilson book and why on the discussion thread below. The competition closes on 31 December and we'll announce winners on 5 January 2015. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

From 10 yr old DD

My favourite J.W book would definitely be Four Children and It, a modern day tribute of Five Children and It by E Nesbit. I loved the plot; the children (Rosalind, Robbie, Smash and Maudie) were not used to living with each other and argued consistently, but when they met the Psammead it seemed as if it had caused a magical truce. I would give anything to have a wish every single day! The illustrations are amazing too, and I feel envy for Jacqueline Wilson to have such an amazing illustrator like Nick Sharratt. I'm totally going to put Five Children and It on my Christmas list (are you listening, Santa?). :)

Oh, and I have to say, while in the teenage wilderness between The Chalet School and Pride and Predjudice I read a now discontinued Jacqueline Wilson book called something like "Waiting For The Sky To Fall In" which completely turned me back on to reading, (and had the side effect of putting me off having a quick fumble with the nice boy from round the corner).

Ds2 commented the other day, while scouring the racks of WH Smith for new books, that he thought Jacqueline Wilson was sexist for only writing books for girls. He pointed out that all the covers were pink and/or shiny and he could only think of one book which had a boy in it and he was a bit of a weedy character.

That said, he's 12 and was actually looking for The Edge Chronicles, Scott Pilgrim or anything that isn't Darren Shan. So hardly JW's target market.

My 8 year olds favourite is Hetty Feather. In fact it's been so well read its falling apart. She was going through a tough time at school when she first read it and used to think "what would Hetty Feather do". I will be eternally grateful for that book as it helped her through a very low time.

I haven't read any, but I know how popular they are. I think I might have to have a look at the library and see if I can find some to try them out! Congratulations on reaching 100 books, that is a huge milestone!

Tracey beaker started it all for me, i loved that as a kid

Double Act. It made my daughter burst into tears when she first read it, and she found it incredibly moving. She was 8 then, and we've re-read it together since, and we both still well up. Touchingly well written, and raw.

I grew up reading Jacqueline Wilson and am looking forward to reading them with my DC. My favourite is probably Bad Girls, I was the chubby child like Mandy so could sympathise. Do so love many others though!!

Sleepovers was the very first book of Jaqueline Wilson's that me and my daughter, Jennifer, read. Jennifer loved the modern, up to date writing style and it really clicked with her straight away. We came upon this book by chance, not knowing the storyline, but when Daisy's sister is revealed to have disabilities it really helped me and Jennifer to talk about several of my our close family members who have similar difficulties. It was the first time she felt she was able to ask questions about th issues, and felt she could be curious about things.

We loved t! Thank you Jaqueline!

My vote is for The Werepuppy and The Werepuppy On Holiday, both charming, funny and accessible for early readers. The Werepuppy was one of the first chapter books my son read when he was really struggling to read at about age 6-7. Now he's nearly 10 but I notice he and his sister (8) revisit the Werepuppy books when they're feeling tired or a bit low. I guess they empathise with the put-upon main character who is a victim of a number of small injustices at home and school. (Spoiler alert) He triumphs in the end. I admire Wilson's ability to create child characters who are likable both to children and adults, not too sweet or too cool, just real.

My daughter loves all Jacqueline Wilson's books, but I think my favourite was Lily Alone, as I liked the story of the pressure being put on the oldest child look after the younger siblings. Both my girls loved Sleepovers too though, and Best Friends.

Jacqueline Wilson has written many really good books. My favourite one is probably 'The Story of Tracey Beaker'. It is without doubt an imaginative and ultra-cool read for young readers of both gender, illustrating the harsh realities of children facing modern-day care, but in an engaging, funny, non-patronising kind of way. So popular, it was even adapted into an equally good television series!

My current favourite Jacqueline Wilson book is "The Dinosaur's Packed Lunch".. Having had one book worm who devoured lots of books, my youngest aged nearly 7 just couldn't find any fiction books that grabbed her interest. Enter "The Dinosaur's Packed Lunch" and she was hooked! She rushed into school and got the "Monster Story Teller" next. More JW books will arrive with Santa!

The illustrated mum, bed and breakfast star, hetty feather (and the sequels). All of them actually

I'm 26 and last week downloaded hetty feather to see if it was suitable for DSD (7). By the next night I had all 4 of the books on my kindle and was snarling if people tried to interrupt my reading.

Any of the Tracy Beaker books, I use to love these when I was growing up a lot better than the to series ??

Nine months ago I had a little girl - I'm a first time Mummy and caught in the whirlwind of the wonder and beauty and frustration of this bonkers new life. 'The Illustrated Mum' is a fantastic reminder that there are a thousand and one ways to be a Mum. I can't wait to read it with my little girl when she is old enough. Jacqueline Wilson has done so much for children's literature.

Tough question!!

My favourite is lottie project. I love hearing about Victorian times. The relationship between jo and lottie is so warm. Jo works so hard and Charlie is so passionate about her project. Lovely book.

Runners up!

Cookie- pure fantasy!
Double act- mum read it to me
Longest whale song- way to stop u getting broody!!!

I grew up reading Jaqueline Wilson books, it's so hard to pick one favourite! If I had to pick it would probably be 'Girls out late'
I never really enjoyed reading but her books just captured my imagination from the start. She makes it so easy to picture in your mind the characters and the scenarios. I read her books 10+ years ago and I can still remember vividly certain parts of books where you could have such a clear picture in your mind as you read along. I can't wait until my girl is old enough to read these books, though thinking about it she may have a to fight me for them!

The Illustrated Mum - we studied it at Uni! Jacqueline's books must help so many children feeling alone in their home situations, and the books promote empathy for the situations of others.
You've just reminded me about her - going to buy a couple of her books for DS's xmas.

Hetty Feather!

I love the historical aspect to this story and the absolutely wonderful escapism it shows can be achieved to a magical happy place

buried alive - a good book for boys

Tracey beaker, I loved reading this as a kid and can't wait till my daughter is old enough ??

From 12 year old DD
Double act because it has a good adventure story behind it. It's about how twins can be related but be so different in character and yet they can still get on. It was really sad in some parts and it was realistic. It's about peer pressure and getting in with the wrong group of friends and I could relate to that.

I loved reading The Werepuppy on Holiday when I was growing up. It is written in a different style to most of her other books and aimed at younger readers. I even recently bought it as an audiobook.

I also used to love The Suitcase Kid and The Bed and Breakfast Star, both of which I read many times. Jacqueline Wilson has a real gift for relating to and understanding children, which I think is what makes her books so appealing and enjoyable to read.