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The Story of Tracy Beaker

By Jacqueline Wilson
Series: Tracy Beaker
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The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson follows the adventures of Tracy, a feisty ten-year-old girl living in a children's care home. Filled with wit and imagination, Tracy recounts her life story, expressing her dreams of being reunited with her glamorous mother. The book explores themes of identity, friendship, and the search for belonging, blending humour and heartfelt moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories with a strong, feisty protagonist who dreams big despite facing tough challenges in life. This children's narrative captures the trials and adventures of a young girl living in a care home, exploring themes of resilience and friendship with warmth and humour. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate heartfelt stories filled with emotion and imagination.

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The Story of Tracy Beaker




The original classic and much-loved tale featuring Jacqueline Wilson's most popular character, the one-and-only Tracy Beaker.

'I'm Tracy Beaker. Meet Tracy, follow her story and share her hopes for the future in this beautifully observed, touching and often very funny tale, all told in Tracy's own words.

The classic and much-loved tale featuring Jacqueline's most popular character.

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The classic and much-loved tale of life in foster care featuring Jacqueline's most popular character.

I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest.

Tracy is ten years old. She lives in a Children's Home but would like a real home one day, with a real family. Meet Tracy, follow her story and share her hopes for the future in this beautifully observed, touching and often very funny tale, all told in Tracy's own words.

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The Story of Tracy Beaker is praised for its authentic and vibrant voice, capturing the complexities of communal life with humour and poignancy. Reviewers highlight its entertaining and moving narrative, noting its balance of humour and emotional depth. The book is appreciated for its sensitive observation of relationships and its celebration of storytelling without being preachy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780440867579

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
  • Illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jacqueline Wilson Penguin Books Series: Tracy Beaker Young Adult

About the Author

JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely well-known and hugely popular author who served as Children's Laureate from 2005-7. She has been awarded a number of prestigious awards, including the British Children's Book of the Year and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award (for The Illustrated Mum), the Smarties Prize and the Children's Book Award (for Double Act, for which she was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal). In 2002 Jacqueline was given an OBE for services to literacy in schools and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. She was the author most borrowed from British libraries in the last decade. 'A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety' THE TIMES 'She should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues' BOOKSELLER

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