The Story of Tracy Beaker [Paperback]

Jacqueline Wilson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Corgi (2003)
• ISBN-10: 0440866243
• ISBN-13: 978-0440866244
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story about Tracy Beaker!, December 6, 2005

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Raj "raj_thatsme" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of Tracy Beaker (Hardcover)

While I was in the library, walking down the various aisles, I saw this book, and thought that it was a little strange for a children's book. Curious as to what the story was about, I decided to take it. Once I started reading it, I just couldn't put this book down. I finished reading it entirely in one sitting. It is one of the best books that I feel I have read recently.

Tracy Beaker is a young girl who lives in a children's home. She tells us a little about her likes, dislikes, and other aspects of her personality before the story starts. She hopes that her mother (who Tracy says is famous actress) will come one day and pick her up, and will share her adventures with Tracy. Until then, she decides to spend her time by writing her autobiography (which is what this book is all about). She writes down her bad experiences in the foster homes that she lived in, her rivalry with Justine Littlewood, and her silly friendship with Peter Ingham, among other things.

Jacqueline Wilson did a wonderful job in writing this book. Since this is the first book that I had read of hers, I feel tempted to read her other works. She portrays the life of Tracy in different angles, and tells the story in such a humorous way that it just draws the readers and makes them feel for the character. Nick Sharratt drew cute illustrations that went well with the story. What made me enjoy this book more was the fact that it was told in a realistic way. It doesn't have the typical happy ending, but you feel satisfied and happy for Tracy in the end anyway. The language is simple, but I wouldn't advice children below 8 to read this book, as it contains quite a bit of profanity.

"The story of Tracy Beaker" is funny, emotional, and told in a unique way, and I would recommend anyone, adult or child, to pick up a copy and read it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars fot Tracy, December 16, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Story of Tracy Beaker (Paperback)

The start of Tracy Beaker is a book which i recomend highly. Right from the begining of the book i have been hooked and wasnt able to put it down again. I dont read many books but this a book which i i enjoyed a lot. i recomend you all to read this book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I would rate this book a 9 out of 10, December 12, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Story of Tracy Beaker (Paperback)

I would rate it that because it just ended. It didn't really have such a good ending. All the Jacqueline Wilson books I've read did the same thing. It just ended. Otherwise it was a really good book. The book makes you never want to stop reading. It is really exciting and fun to read. I really like The Story Of Tracy Beaker. My favorite (or FAVOURITE) character is Tracy. Tracy is my favorite character because she reminds me of my friend Louisa. She reminds me of my friend Louisa because they both can be really stubborn sometimes and they are both be really fun. I mean I don't know Tracy is fun because I haven't met her but she seems fun. I would recommend it to all the girls in our class. I don't think the boys would like it so much.