The Story of Tracy Beaker The Story of Tracy Beaker The Story of Tracy Beaker is a British children's book first published in 1991, written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt. The book is told from the point of view of Tracy Beaker, a troubled ten-year-old girl. The reason Tracy is often unhappy and has problems with her behaviour because she is lonely, frustrated and feels unloved. Tracy resides in a children's residential care home (nicknamed "The Dumping Ground") where she has been placed as a result of neglect and domestic violence. Her mother often left Tracy to stay by herself when Tracy
The Story of Tracy Beaker (franchise) The Story of Tracy Beaker (franchise) The Story of Tracy Beaker is a British children's drama media franchise that focuses on the lives and experiences of young people and their care workers in care. The franchise began with the publication of "The Story of Tracy Beaker" on 14 February 1991. Since then, the franchise has had four further books and a book to be published in 2018, three television series and their spin-offs, a television movie, a Children In Need special, a musical and two magazine collections. "The Story of Tracy Beaker" merchandise has also been released. The Story of