Vicky Angel facts for kids
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| Author | Jacqueline Wilson |
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| Illustrator | Nick Sharratt |
| Cover artist | Nick Sharratt |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Published | 2 November 2000 Doubleday |
| Media type | Print and audiobook |
| Pages | 144 pp |
| ISBN | 0-385-60040-2 |
Vicky Angel is a popular children's book written by Jacqueline Wilson. It was first published in 2000. The story is about a young girl named Jade. She is trying to deal with the sadness of losing her best friend, Vicky. The book explores feelings of grief, friendship, and learning to move on.
Story Summary
Vicky and Jade are the very best of friends. Vicky is a lively and confident girl. Jade is shy and often lets Vicky lead the way. One day, they have a small argument about what club to join. Jade finally stands up for herself. Upset, Vicky runs into the road without looking and is hit by a car.
Jade goes with Vicky in the ambulance to the hospital. Sadly, Vicky dies from her injuries. Jade is very upset and runs away from the hospital in shock. But just an hour later, Vicky's ghost appears to Jade! Only Jade can see or hear her.
Jade goes to Vicky's funeral. Afterward, Vicky's ghost visits her again. When Jade goes back to school, she tries a fun-running club that Vicky had signed them up for. There, she becomes friends with Sam, who is often called Fatboy Sam. Jade first thinks Sam liked Vicky. But Sam tells her that he actually had a crush on Jade all along. Vicky's ghost isn't happy about this. She makes Jade say mean things to Sam, but he forgives her.
As Jade tries to live her life without Vicky, Vicky's ghost starts telling Jade what to do. Jade feels trapped and can't live her own life or make new friends. Jade decides to talk to a special helper who understands grief. This helper teaches Jade how to handle Vicky's ghost.
Later, Jade has to go to a court hearing about Vicky's death. She feels very guilty and sad when she tries to remember what happened. She runs out of the building and into the street, almost getting hit by a car. Vicky's ghost appears and pulls her back to safety. Vicky tells Jade that the accident was not Jade's fault. This helps Jade let go of her guilt. After saving Jade, Vicky grows angel wings. She can finally move on, floating into the sky. This allows Jade to move forward with her own life.
Main Characters
- Vicky Waters: She is the main character who dies in the story. Vicky is hit by a car after running into the road. Her ghost then appears to her best friend, Jade. Vicky is very confident and loves to be the leader.
- Jade Marshall: She is Vicky's best friend. Jade finds it very hard to cope after Vicky dies. She is much shyer than Vicky. Jade often lets Vicky decide things for her, like what clubs to join.
- Sam: He is often called Fatboy Sam. Sam is the funny kid in Vicky and Jade's class. He is also very kind. He understands how Jade feels after Vicky's death. Sam has a crush on Jade.
- Madeleine: She is a sweet girl who likes the colors pink and white. Vicky used to call her Marshmallow Madeleine. Madeleine becomes a good friend to Jade.
- Jenny: She is one of Madeleine's best friends. Jenny has had many boyfriends, including Ryan Harper, who used to be Vicky's boyfriend.
- Vicky-Two: She is another one of Madeleine's best friends. This Vicky is very different from the Vicky who died. She is a cheeky, energetic tomboy. Madeleine and Jenny call her Vicky after the first Vicky dies. This makes Jade feel angry at first.
- Anne Cambridge: She is the French teacher at Jade's school. She is strict in class but is a kind person. She suggests that Jade talk to Stevie Wainwright, a grief counselor.
- Stevie Wainwright: She is a friend of Anne Cambridge. Stevie is a vicar who helps people. She lost her own child, Jessica, to leukemia when Jessica was five. Stevie comes to Jade's school to help students deal with Vicky's death. She helps Jade understand her feelings about Vicky.
The Mystery of Vicky's Ghost
Before the book begins, Jacqueline Wilson, the author, mentions something interesting. Many people have asked her if Vicky's ghost is truly real in the story. Or, if it is just Jade's imagination. Wilson says that "You will have to make up your own mind!" This leaves it up to the reader to decide what they believe.
