The Story of Tracy Beaker

The Story of Tracy Beaker
ISBN: 9780099582779
Publication Date: 2 April 2013

First published in 1991, The Story of Tracy Beaker has been adapted into a television series and continues to capture the hearts of generations of young readers.

STRICTLY PRIVATE. KEEP OUT ON PAIN OF DEATH.

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 cake. And Smarties and Big Macs with French fries and strawberry milkshakes. I also like story writing. This is a story all about me - so I know you'll enjoy it!

Includes exclusive material: In 'The Backstory' you can read an interview with Jacqueline Wilson and take Nick Sharratt's drawing challenge!

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About the Author

Tracy Beaker says 'Jacqueline grew up in Kingston. She didn't have any brothers or sisters, but she always wanted some - which I think is crazy, I'd much rather be an only child because that way you don't have to share. She's been writing books for years and years - since she was nine. When she left home she went to work as a journalist, and wrote for lots of different magazines, which sounds really fun to me. She used to write the answers to the problem pages, and made up horoscopes. She even had a magazine named after her! My friend Cam says she used to read Jackie w...