Jacqueline Wilson says rewriting children's books can be justified | Jacqueline Wilson
Young people sometimes lack ‘sense of history’ to read texts with dated language, argues bestselling author
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Young people sometimes lack ‘sense of history’ to read texts with dated language, argues bestselling author
Dame Jacqueline Wilson admitted that editing some children's books can be justified - but that adult classics should be left as they are.
The 77-year-old celebrated British novelist said that while many of the themes in classic literature can seem out of place in modern society, they should be left alone.
Best-selling Tracy Beaker author thinks objectionable elements can be altered in children’s works but adult classics should be left alone
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, the former Children's Laureate, has been discussing the merits of classic book edits as she revealed she felt she was 'very against' changing classic novels