Lily Alone Award-winning author by Jacqueline Wilson (author) (UK edition)

Author/Illustrator

Jacqueline Wilson

Jacqueline Wilson was born in Bath in 1945, but spent most of her childhood in Kingston-on-Thames. She always wanted to be a writer and wrote her first “novel” when she was nine, filling countless Woolworths’ exercise books as she grew up. Since having her daughter, Emma, she has been writing full time.

Her insightful and emotionally challenging books not only stretch reading ability, but give young readers a glimpse into many kinds of lives. Smart girls, strong girls, bad girls, brave girls. Girls keeping their families going, girls trying to get away… Jacqueline Wilson’s written about them all! These powerful stories of plucky girls in difficult circumstances won’t fail to strike a chord.

She has written over 70 best-selling books, and several have even been adapted for TV – most famously The Story of Tracy Beaker. Her signing sessions attract huge crowds of fans and last for hours! Over 25 million copies of her books have now been sold in the UK alone.

In 2007 Jacky Daydream was published, an inspirational true story of how a shy schoolgirl became a superstar author. This was followed by My Secret Diary, a captivating account of Jacky’s teenage years.

In June 2002 Jacqueline was given an OBE for services to literacy in schools, and she was the Children’s Laureate from 2005-2007. She also became a Dame in December 2007.

Reviews

1. Sarah
   on 29 February 2012

   Lily Alone ;)

   Great book gave me a tear in my eye,so emotional but a great story.

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What kids think

1. spybot
   on 24 November 2019

   I love Jacqueline Wilson books! Lily Alone is my fave!

   5 out of 5

2. Sugardust10
   on 29 July 2017

   Amazing love Jacqueline Wilson books📚📚📚📚📚😍😍👌🏻

3. Bananya
   on 14 April 2017

   I love love this book. Just finished it and it it soo good. Class. Should get!

   5 out of 5

4. alicelloyddancer
   on 12 September 2016

   realy good and a real taster of some problems in life

   5 out of 5

5. hermayani
   on 21 February 2015

   LILY IS SO COOL

6. lillyalone123
   on 26 December 2014

   This book is a beautiful story of family love.I love how lily cares about her family putting the weight of such responsibility upon her shoulders.this is my favourite book and it is lovely how much lily cares for Baxter,Bliss, and tiny Pixie. I WISH I COULD READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   5 out of 5

7. scooltastic1234
   on 16 November 2014

   this book is so cool and interesting well the begining is kinda boring

   4 out of 5

8. graceyy2808
   on 17 October 2014

   Loved this book so much !!! I cried …

   5 out of 5

9. rose9
   on 17 October 2014

   This book is ok and its very exciting!

10. 2005olivia2
    on 25 August 2014

    A bit boring actually, but painful to.

    2 out of 5

11. spain5327
    on 12 April 2014

    I loved it! Lilly is a bit like me and about my age also. I would recommend this book to a girl who is aged 9-14.I stayed up really late to finish this book and read it in two days.

    5 out of 5

12. bee100xxx
    on 9 March 2014

    Lily is stunned when her Mum goes away on holiday with her new boyfriend leaving Lily to take care of 6 year old twins,her 3 year old sister and their flat. Lily can’t do this all on her own but if she tells someone from school they will take her and her siblings to social services and they will never get to see their mum again! Then Lily has an idea, that they could camp in the park and nobody will never know the real reason!....

    5 out of 5

13. Potterfan7
    on 9 March 2014

    This is a really great book i love it!

14. books2000
    on 8 March 2014

    its good

15. Jacquelinewilson677
    on 7 March 2014

    REALLY GOOD BOOK!!!!!!

    5 out of 5

16. Cheerforevers
    on 7 March 2014

    This is about a girl called lily who’s mum goes off on holiday with her boyfriend and lily and her siblings are left alone.

17. zippy123
    on 5 March 2014

    Great read. Amazing story!!!

18. hanhan77
    on 5 March 2014

    it was one of the best books i have ever read .

    5 out of 5

19. fantasticmissfox
    on 5 March 2014

    Lily is one of four children and she lives in a council flat. Her mum is twenty seven, young and pretty. So when she goes on holiday with her new boyfriend, its up to Lily to look after her three younger siblings. A difficult enough task,without nosy neighbors, prying teachers and the police… A gripping read, I couldn’t put it down

20. wicky123
    on 27 February 2014

    i absolutely love this book and i really enjoyed reading it. Lily reminds me of myself because i wish i was alone sometimes and it is great that this story is so detailed. I also love Jacqueline Wilson because in my opinion she is the best author ever and Nick Sharrat is the best writer.The book is so good that I have read it twice and i have enjoyed it so much i think i am going to read it again.

    5 out of 5

21. kimberley1234
    on 14 February 2014

    I think it’s a well good book and everyone that’s 12 or under or over must read this a shout out to everyone you should read this

    5 out of 5

22. kizzy2
    on 4 December 2013

    I think this is probably one of Jacqueline’s most amazing books ever, well it is one of my favourites. It is a heartwarming story about a very troubled family and when Lily’s pile of lies to her teacher and other people gets bigger and bigger. She finds her and her siblings living in a tree in a local park. If you like sadness, drama and love then this is definatly the book for you. I would rate it five stars and I hope you will too!!!

23. JapaneseStar
    on 15 October 2013

    Lily Alone was a great book my fav characters were Lily and Bliss and it was amazing but scary when Bliss got seriously hurt! Another great book Jacky! Thanks.

    5 out of 5

24. DianaD
    on 18 September 2013

    I LOVED this book although I cried at the end because it was so good!!! I recommend it to everyone who loves sad yet exciting stories.

    5 out of 5

25. johno45
    on 1 June 2013

    An amazing book from Jacqueline Wilson as always One of the best books I have ever read and I am giving it a 5 star rating because of the detail Jacqueline has added to the story I love Pixie the youngest kid

    5 out of 5

26. abby840
    on 22 March 2013

    its soo cool! everyone i think you should read this!

    5 out of 5

27. libby123123
    on 20 March 2013

    yer,yer great i want 2 read this

28. Hungergames258
    on 18 March 2013

    10/10

    5 out of 5

29. rooroo90
    on 9 March 2013

    This book was very intresting and i didnt want to put it down, jaqueline wilson has inspired me to start my own book club VERY GOOD : }

30. ellie-melay27
    on 7 March 2013

    really good book! i love jacqueline wilson a lot! she is one of my favourite authors. this book 5/5. i love how her books have real life issues in them.

31. bugzy72
    on 7 March 2013

    its a good book

32. samcharlie123
    on 5 March 2013

    A gripping book by Jacky Wilson. I really like how Lily thinks it’s a great idea to take her family to the park for the weekend! :D

    5 out of 5

33. natashakrywald
    on 5 March 2013

    good

34. Too-Amazayn
    on 5 March 2013

    Surprisingly I didn’t like this book, I found it too sad and gave up half way through

    2 out of 5

35. CookieM
    on 5 March 2013

    Lily’s mum isn’t very responsible and she goes off on holiday with a new man she meets, and even though Lily’s mum thinks Lily’s brother and sisters dad will take care of them, he doesn’t as Lily doesn’t like him so doesn’t phone him. Lily ends up taking her siblings camping in the park and looking after them. It’s a really good story and you can tell just how much Lily cares about her family and that she wants to keep them together.

    5 out of 5

36. A4WideRuledRefillPad
    on 4 March 2013

    Jacqueline Wilson books are a bit predictable but I really enjoyed them. The storyline of this is a bit different and something I preferred. I would recommend these books for 9-11 year olds.

37. Magicme11
    on 4 March 2013

    Lovely book.Jacky is a giant MASTER OF STORYTELLING.

38. Sherlock25
    on 4 March 2013

    A good read, it really grips the reader In, not wanting you to stop! :)

39. Rebecacola
    on 4 March 2013

    I could put this book down AMAZING

    5 out of 5

40. a11timehorses
    on 4 March 2013

    This book is funny, sad and heartwarming. I love it!!

41. bouncybunny
    on 4 March 2013

    Bliss is my favorite charcter she so sweet I really cried when she fell out of the tree although I really liked lily she’s so cute I don’t think I would’ve been able to cope like she did I would’veended up telling someone iliked this book much

42. stupendousteen
    on 4 March 2013

    the coolest in the world

    5 out of 5

43. TheMileLongBookshelfBlog
    on 4 March 2013

    This (amazing) novel is about an eleven year old girl called Lily. Her Mum seems to have depression, so Lily has to look after her younger siblings Bliss, Baxter and Pixie quite a lot. Lily feels very alone, but sometimes she prefers that.

    Lily Alone really moved me. It was so emotional and when Lily and her brother and sisters went through all the troubles and trauma, you could just tell that the words had been well thought of, and the whole story in general just fitted together really well. It definitely isn’t the most original novel Jacqueline has written, but it was definitely the best. And I know that whenever I review her books, I say ‘it’s the best’ but this time I’m telling the absolute truth; Jacqueline’s books just get better and better every time.

    My favourite character was Bliss, Lily’s sister. She was so sweet and cute, and she was very caring. My least favourite character was Mr Abbott, Lily’s teacher. Lily says she loves him, but to me he just seems like a horrible man who has nothing better to do than poke around in other peoples lives!

    I recommend this fabulous novel to readers aged 9-16, and give it 5/5. This really is an incredibly moving story that stays with the reader long after the final page is turned.

44. chloewhite33
    on 4 March 2013

    Spoiler alert! Lily’s Mum goes on holiday, leaving Lily to look after her three siblings. Before she goes away Lily wants to be home alone, but now she is with Bliss Baxter and Pixie, she isn’t so sure.

45. Jkangel
    on 5 January 2013

    I wish I could see more I am a MASSIVE fan of Jacqueline Wilson. Agree this is like Lily from Tracy Beaker Returns{the dumping ground}.

    4 out of 5

46. madistar23
    on 29 August 2012

    Bought this book, read it, and straight away recommended to those who would listen. Amazing book!

47. Wildcat95
    on 16 June 2012

    It was amazing!! It’s one of my favourite books!!

    5 out of 5

48. booklover001
    on 4 May 2012

    Lily Alone is a brilliant book and I’d recommend it! Lily is my favourite character in the story.. so start reading this amazing book If I were you!!

    5 out of 5

49. KarlMagic33
    on 7 March 2012

    I think this is Lily from Tracy Beaker Returns, Really Good!

50. Crea8t
    on 6 March 2012

    a really good book, but how does it end?

    5 out of 5

51. nikki657
    on 6 March 2012

    love this its really good

52. www-hello-com
    on 5 March 2012

    Lily Alone is a really good book and anybody should read it and they might enjoy it!

    5 out of 5

53. migit1
    on 4 March 2012

    congrats to jackie for making another great book!

54. AmyXx
    on 3 March 2012

    Nearly say this about every book! But this is deadly book everyone read it!

55. cowmoo1170
    on 3 March 2012

    The story was great and there is nothing like it but I really honestly hoped for a better end

    3 out of 5

56. la1397
    on 2 March 2012

    I thoughts Lilly Alone, was another brill book from Jacqueline Wilson, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. One of my favourite parts was when they were having the picnic in the park. Loved it! xo

57. kicky105
    on 1 March 2012

    Another great JW book – Lily’s mum goes off on a holiday with her boyfriend, leaving her to care after her 3 sibling, Bliss, Baxter and Pixie. They try to hide from the authorities, but when Bliss gets badly hurt, what can they do? Read this book to find out!

58. aeroaeromonkey
    on 1 March 2012

    This book is soo good. I love LiLy and feel really sorry for her.

    5 out of 5

59. eve624860
    on 1 March 2012

    reading the blurb i already love tis book awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwxxxx

60. kola5689
    on 1 March 2012

    Lily Alone … well it’s superb. my friend actually was exactly like Lily looking after her brothers and sisters so she could relate greatly to Lily. I highly recommend this book it’s a must have.

61. lemonhoneysss10
    on 1 March 2012

    Lily Alone is an excellent book by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson. Its about Lily who gets left at home with her two sisters and brother, left to look after them. But is staying at home, on her own harder then it looks?

62. angelslater
    on 1 March 2012

    this enchanting book had to be my favorite of j wilson so far. i love it it is a great book

63. mimis642
    on 1 March 2012

    OMG this is soo like one of the best of jacqueline wilsons books EVA! love it soo

    5 out of 5

64. AyshaM231299
    on 1 March 2012

    Lily Aline is about Lily and how she looks after her brothers and sisters and acts like their mum. Lily’s mum has found a boyfriend or as we would say felle. She has decided to go to Spain with him and she accidently left the kids at home alone and now it’s Lily’s responsibility to look after hher and her family as one.

65. indigobeam
    on 1 March 2012

    Lily Alone is amazing. It is a truly unique book, I have never read a book with such a plot line or such a unique main character. My only negative comment is the start. I am not sure what I disliked, I just wasn’t hooked. Only when I read on did I truly start enjoying this amazing read.

66. salimisra
    on 1 March 2012

    a girl called lilly gets left on her own with 3 kids but will she cope? a fun and entertaning book and adventrous

    5 out of 5

67. ToxicTiger
    on 1 March 2012

    Lily Alone is about a young girl named Lily who is forced to care for her younger brother and sisters all by herself! Desperate to keep her family together, she’ll do anything…

68. lemonade123
    on 26 February 2012

    I loved this book its so engaging i totally recommend it :)

    5 out of 5

69. sweethart184
    on 25 February 2012

    i love this book it’s amazing!!!

    5 out of 5

70. lids
    on 24 February 2012

    it had a very good story line to it! Jacquline wilson is the best author in the WORLD i would recomend this book to everyone especially 9-11 year olds!

71. jessicat
    on 11 February 2012

    I like this book because it makes me laugh.

    It’s about a girl who’s Mum leaves her alone when she goes off on holiday. Lily then runs away and camps in the park with her brother and two sisters.

    5 out of 5

72. minnie1mouse
    on 7 February 2012

    That story was great!!!!!!!!!! It was a bit scary to HA HA.

73. jasable
    on 31 January 2012

    this book is literally the best book i have ever read! jacky is very very good at writing books because i really hated books when i was young now i love reading thanks jacquiline!

    5 out of 5

74. mollyb10
    on 11 January 2012

    it is an amazing book at first her mum gets a boyfriend she goes to spain with him and leaves her 4 kids alone lily her oldest who is 11 who takes care of them all, twins called bliss and baxter their 6, and the youngest pixie who is 4 one day lily took all of them to the park to stay till their mum gets back …

    5 out of 5