'Up at the top the lights are still flashing and the queue is even bigger and all around me there are girls much taller than me, much prettier than me, much much much thinner than me.'

Magda is tall and glamorous, but she's worried that her appearance is giving guys the wrong idea.

Nadine is willowy and gothic - she wants to be a model, but the industry is unforgiving.

And Ellie...well, Ellie is convinced she's fat.

The pressure is on for the girls to change the way they look - but can they learn to love themselves the way they are?

Girls Under Pressure is the second of Jacqueline Wilson's popular Girls series, sensitively handling self-esteem issues in a light-hearted, relatable way.

This book features an unfiltered depiction of an eating disorder. Not suitable for younger readers.

Ellie, Magda and Nadine's journeys continue in the series:
1. Girls in Love
2. Girls Under Pressure
3. Girls Out Late
4. Girls in Tears

The touching and hilarious second title in Jacqueline Wilson's bestselling Girls series, perfect for older readers - now with a special introduction by the author.

About the Author

Jacqueline Wilson (Author)
Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.

As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.

Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.

Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk

Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)
Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.

Reviews
The narrators speak so amusingly that everyone from seven to fourteen feels included . . . Wilson addresses the issues in a light-hearted but sensible way * TES *
As usual Wilson gets right inside her characters and their feelings, portraying them with understanding and sympathy . . . An excellent and timely book * Kids Out, Book of the Month *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552557443
Author Jacqueline Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Corgi Childrens
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 202g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm