The Story of Tracy Beaker "The Story of Tracy Beaker" was adapted into a musical, featuring Sarah Churm as 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
The Story of Tracy Beaker "Starring Tracy Beaker", and "Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart" (a Red Nose Day Special). "The Story of Tracy Beaker" was adapted for television by the BBC ran for five series on CBBC from 8 January 2002 to 9 December 2005, featuring Dani Harmer as Tracy Beaker. The first series was filmed in London, but from series two, the series moved to Wales due to a suggestion from the producer, Jane Dauncey. In 2009, a spin-off from The Story of Tracy Beaker, was announced called "Beaker's Back", but the show was changed to "Tracy Beaker Returns" and it aired on CBBC for