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The Story Of Tracy Beaker : [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Jacqueline Wilson (Author), Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Yearlig Books; Illustrated Edition edition (1 Jul 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0440862795
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440862796
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 210,403 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
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"

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brill, 2 April 2008
The story plot of the book
This book is like a fictional diary and a girl, aged 10, in a foster care home, is writing in it. Follow Tracy as she writes about her life in the Dumping Ground with friends and enemies...

About the author of the book
Jacqueline Wilson is one of my favourite authors and she wrote this book! She has her own personal collection of over 15,000 books and I have about a thirtieth of that!

About the awards and sequel for the book
In 2002 this book was voted the winner of the Blue Peter People's Choice Award. The book is the first in a series of books about Tracy Beaker. The second is the `Dare Game' and there is another book called `Staring Tracy Beaker'.

My awards for the book
I would rate this brilliant book 10/ 10; I really, really enjoyed this book, to prove that I really, really enjoyed this book I couldn't put it down until the very end! I would recommend it to anyone who really likes Jacqueline Wilson's books - just like me, especially girls.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real kid's kid, 15 Jan 2003
By Mrs. Sba Francis (Carmarthen, Wales) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of Tracy Beaker (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!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is excellent., 19 Jan 2000
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Tracy Beaker(Review).
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
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This tragic story is about a angry girl called Tracy Beaker who always gets her own way, even if she has a huge fight for it. Read more
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Good for young teenagers and primary kids. These contain all the stories that were published before the tv series. Read more
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This book is well known it is called 'TRACY BEAKER' most children like it so I think you would like it to. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
This book has been on my step-daughter's book shelf for some time. I read it in about an hour and I must say it is very sweet. I can see 7-14 year olds really enjoying it. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tracy Beaker
It made me think about how hard it must be living in a care home and not with your parents.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant
I think this book is very good and I have read it many times. My friend thinks it is really dumb well i suppose its not to bad but it is quite good. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars The story of Tracy Beaker
My name is Jaimini patel and i am 8 years old I think many children will enjoy this book. I think this book is for all ages. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2005 by Jaimini Patel

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Tracy Beaker
I think the story of tracy beaker was a wonderful book and i would give it top marks any time.It is one that you must read if you are between 9-12.
Published on 7 Mar 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, painful, real
Our adopted daughter, aged 8, loves this audiotape. The story is good, and very convincing. It's like a play (not a book being read). Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2004 by D. Hosty

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