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
Tracy Beaker much to her upset. Originally introduced in the book "The Story of Tracy Beaker", to date the character has appeared in two further books, "The Dare Game" and "Starring Tracy Beaker". She has also appeared in Red Nose Day special called "Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart". In 2002, the BBC made a children's series based on the books, "The Story of Tracy Beaker", starring Dani Harmer as Tracy. The programme ran for five series on CBBC and included a one-off feature-length movie, "Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me". Harmer first took on the role at the age of 12 and has maintained