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
Cara Readle Cara Readle Cara Readle (born 8 January 1991) is a British actress from Swansea, Wales, known mainly for her role as Layla in "The Story of Tracy Beaker" from series three to five. Readle was born in Swansea, and has cerebral palsy. The characters she played in "Zig Zag love" and "The Story of Tracy Beaker" also have this condition. In November 2009 she also had a part in Casualty, playing a patient with cerebral palsy called Serena Wark. The character's sister, Shona Wark, portrayed by Evelyn Hoskins, has reappeared several times as a recurring character, becoming involved in a