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February 14, 1991
- First published February 14, 1991
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The Story of Tracy Beaker was adapted for television by the BBC, airing for five series on CBBC from 8 January 2002 to 9 February 2006, featuring Dani Harmer as Tracy Beaker. [3] The first series was filmed in London, but from series two, the series moved to Wales due to a suggestion from the producer, Jane Dauncey. [ 4 ]
Author: Jacqueline Wilson Illustrator: Nick Sharratt. Publisher: Random House. Tracy Beaker is a funny, imaginative and articulate ten-year-old girl, but she can also be angry, impulsive and a bit violent too. Tracy lives in a children's home but constantly hopes that her absent, glamorous mum will come and take her away.
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Feb 14, 2021 · Published on 14 February 1991, the world was first introduced to a rather loud and fiery girl who often found herself in trouble, despite being super smart and very funny. Her name was...
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is the first book in the Tracy Beaker series. It was written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt. It was published in 1991.
I'm Tracy Beaker - have you heard of me? I'm stuck in The Dumping Ground just at the moment, but I'm sure my Mum will come and get me soon. A certain Justine-Hateful-Littlewood has stolen my best friend Louise but I don't let it get me down. I never cry. Ever. I've done a bit of screaming and stamping in my time mind you… I like eating birthday cak...
The book is mainly an autobiography/diary of a young girl named Tracy Beaker, who lives in a care home that she has named, The Dumping Ground. She was placed there many years ago by her mother for domestic violence. The book follows her as she tries to get on with life at the DG, meets Cam Lawson and gets fostered by her. Tracy Beaker doesn't know what kind of mother she has but to remember her she has a picture to remind her.
Tracy thinks her mum is pretty enough to be on a movie especially a Hollywood movie and always goes on about how wonderful her mum is. At the start, Tracy begins talking about her life writing facts about her life. She then writes about a story about her life, until she is interrupted by Elaine the Pain. After that she tells her life in order. Previously, she had been adopted by Julie and Ted, until they have a baby and take her to a foster home due to her previous actions with babies.
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Feb 14, 1991 · The Story of Tracy Beaker is a British children's book first published in 1991, written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt. The book is told from the point of view of Tracy Beaker, a troubled ten-year-old girl.
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Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize in 1991, Tracy Beaker’s story, which is told in the first person by the infuriating and loveable 10-year-old Tracy, is a wonderfully funny and thought- provoking slice of life in a children’s home.
The Story of Tracy Beaker broke new ground in its portrayal of a looked after child and its message that not everyone has a mum and a dad and a family home. Tracy Beaker made her way onto television in 2002 and continued her adventures in several hugely successful series. Where it came from.
