The Story of Tracy Beaker

The Story of Tracy Beaker is a novel about a child in care by Jacqueline Wilson. It was published in 1991. The main character is Tracy Beaker, a young girl of 10, who has 'behavioural problems.' She can be considered very rude and naughty; furthermore, she is always telling tall tales. A recurring story that Tracy Beaker promulgates is that her mother is a Hollywood movie star, and that she is coming to collect her someday. No one is sure if these stories are true. The story also focuses on the other chidlren in Stowey House Care Home (which is later renamed Cliffside and nick-named The Dumping Ground by its residents), as well as the care and social workers.

TV Adaption

The Story of Tracy Beaker has also been adapted into a BBC children's TV show of the same name. The first couple of series loosely incorporated the events of both The Story Of Tracy Beaker and The Dare Game. Later series have introduced more characters and new events not featured in any book, but these still keep with the same themes and the same central chatacter of Tracy Beaker.

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In the TV drama, Tracy Beaker is played by Dani Harmer.

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