- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Corgi; illustrated edition edition (Oct 23 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0440862795
- ISBN-13: 978-0440865476
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 118 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,173,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sandi Toksvig reads Jacqueline Wilson's The Story of Tracy Beaker in this unabridged two-cassette pack.
Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize in 1991, Tracy Beaker's story is told in the first-person by an infuriating and loveable 10-year-old, and 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. Wilson is a highly accomplished, prolific, prize-winning author, outstandingly successful in dealing with painful social and personal problems in a realistic, funny, touching and highly memorable way. This is a must for 7-11 year-olds.
Running time is two hours 40 minutes. --Tamsin Palmer --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
From Publishers Weekly
Wilson (Double Act; Bad Girls) presents an insightful portrait of 10-year-old Tracy in the girl's own words. Readers initially make her acquaintance through entries in a fill-in book entitled "My Book About Me." Her revelations are by turn caustic, funny and heartbreaking. Living in a group home for children after two unsuccessful stints in foster homes, Tracy repeatedly expresses her fervent hope and pitiable conviction that her roaming, much-idolized mother will appear to take her away. "There's not much point making friends because I expect to be moving on soon," resolves the heroine, whose tough-kid veneer is wrenchingly transparent. An aspiring author, Tracy takes solace in her autobiographical writing and her new friendship with Cam, a writer who visits the home while researching an article. Despite Tracy's passionate attempts to persuade Cam to take her in as a foster child, her fate is uncertain at the close of the novel. Yet her indomitable spirit and grit leaves little doubt that she will end up on top. Sharratt's drawings help to keep the mood light, as Wilson again shapes a convincing and memorable heroine with a snappy, fresh voice. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
another great story from a great author,
By A Customer
This book is about a girl whose mum does not want her. It makes you think about how life is for children whose lives aren't as happy as your own. But the book has lots of happy parts too - the lady Tracy goes to live with is kind and they do fun things together. And there is at least one big surprise in the book. Tracy is an interesting mix of kind and cruel. As with all the Jacqueline Wilson books, I couldn't put this one down.
5.0 out of 5 stars
this book is the best ever!!!!!!!,
By Vezzagabezza (England) - See all my reviews
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4.7 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful story about Tracy Beaker!,
By Raj "raj_thatsme" - Published on Amazon.com
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,
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
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,
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
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.
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