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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. Tracy, as she herself tells us, has had a hard time. She's been fostered a number of times but it's never worked out. Now she dreams of her glamorous mother coming to fetch her and spends her time, when she's not quarrelling with the other children, writing her life story. And then one day, Cam, a real writer, visits the home and after a rocky start, she and Tracy really hit it off. This highly accomplished, prolific, prizewinning author is outstandingly successful in dealing with painful social and personal problems in a realistic, funny, touching and highly memorable way. The story is delightfully illustrated by Nick Sharratt and laid out in a genuinely user-friendly way. A must for 7- 11-year-olds. --Tamsin Palmer
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" Jacqueline Wilson is hugely popular with 7- 10 year olds; she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance." - "The Sunday Independent"
" A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety." - "The Times"
" A rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." - "The Bookseller" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
" A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety." - "The Times"
" A rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." - "The Bookseller" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tracy Beaker is a real life, believable 10 year old - she's offensive, defensive, loud, obnoxious, occasionally violent, and totally lovable. If she was real I think we'd foster her!
The novel is a warm look at life as a child in care, with all the ups and downs, loves and hates that that engenders. In no way is Tracy a Pollyanna character who can see the best in every situation, but she is a gutsy and intelligent girl who just deals with all the situations that life throws at her. And this is where she is so endearing to other children - she IS naughty (sometimes, she's horrendous!), she DOES get into trouble and spends time in the quiet room - she does many things that my son could identify with, and she suffers the consequences, just as he has to! She is a child who other children can relate to. And like they have to, she just gets on with it.
The ending is open, with no decisions made, no new life to go to - but there is the hope that this will happen. And indeed, how else could Jacqueline Wilson end it? Life has no certainties in reality, no sure-fire happy endings, but it does have lashings of ups and downs and ladles of hope - and so does the novel. I - and my son - heartily recommend it!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I chose this book of Tracy Beaker as my favourite Millennuim story as the character Tracy made me laugh and smile and made me realise how lucky I am to live in a nice house with my mum and my dad brothers. I read this book when I was 7 my mum read it first when I was 6.
The story is all about a girl called Tracy being sent to live in an orphange because her mum's boyfriend doesn't like her. Lots of people adopt her but they don't keep her because she is vicious and rude. Tracy tells funny stories and jokes about the people that adopled her and she told a story about a family that smacked her every time she told a lie. The story also made me feel sorry for Tracy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent read about a girl who lives in a foster home and is asked to write a diary about herself. She has a very vivid imagination and enjoys writing stories. She isn't well behaved and really stubborn. Her way or no way basically. In the middle of the story she has an idea, when an author comes to visit the foster home. This idea leads on to the sequel 'The Dare Game. A very good read and five star recommendation. (To find out the idea you'll just have to read the book!!!)
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Full of comedy and interesting characters
This book review has been written by one of my eleven year old one to one students. 'The story of Tracy Beaker is the best book I've read yet, I have given it a five star rating... Read more
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Published 4 months ago by flaxfarmer
I can totally see why it works for children
Jacqueline Wilson is one of the most prolific and successful children's writers ever. She has done an enormous amount, and still does, to write books which engage children, talk to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley
Tracy Beaker
I think it was a bit cheeky and funny and also entertaining. I think Jacqueline Wilson is a stunning author . I will give it 5 out of 5. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Yas17
rubbish
Jaqueline Wilson made this book about a spoilt brat who has to get everything she wants. I hate this book because she made Tracy Beaker think that the whole world revolved arond... Read more
Published 14 months ago by MattD
great book!
i really liked this book its very good to read and i really enjoyed it well i like everything about tracy beaker.
Published 17 months ago by terry beer
Tracy Beaker
This brilliant series is huge fun for adults and children alike. I am often in tears at the poignancy of the childrens' situation and praise Jacqueline Wilson for addressing a very... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mauren Elizabeth Moss
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i loved this book even though it is similar to the TV programs. i found the book very funny and i enjoyed reading Tracy Beakers life story.
Published on 3 May 2010
Fantastic book.
Really really really fantastic. I brought this for my 6 year old and she loves it. It is also quite easy for hear to read on her own.
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Ms. C. J. Coleman
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I think that Tracy Beaker is a great, hilarious book chracter by Jacqueline Wilson. Tracy is a cheeky, funny child. She makes me laugh! Read more
Published on 18 May 2009
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