My Mum Tracy Beaker: Now a major TV series

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Unfortunately, we learn that Tracy’s life has not turned out the way she imagined when living in the dumping ground. Nevertheless, her and her daughter are happy and have created a wonderful loving home in their council estate flat. Fortunately, Cam, Tracy’s foster mum, still plays a vital role in her life and is much loved by Jess, proving a safe place in times of uncertainty. My Mum Tracy Beaker (3x30’) is an adaptation of the Dame Jacqueline Wilson book of the same name. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the publication of her iconic book, The Story Of Tracy Beaker. Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children’s Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children’s Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. I have not read any of the other Tracy Beaker books or seen the show. But I like how the book is from a child’s (Jess’) perspective, as its usually from an adult’s. My favourite character is the dog Alfie because I think he sounds so cute!

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Jacqueline Wilson, most-loved author has sold 40 million copies of her books. Her characters don't need a cape, or a special power to be a hero to generations of children; just huge imaginations, a bit of fierceness and a big heart. And there is no hero fiercer or more iconic than Tracy. Tracy Beaker is the same fierce, funny, impetuous force of nature she always was, but her energy is now focused on her beloved daughter Jess. The years haven’t exactly mellowed Tracy, but the twin stabilising forces of her adoptive mother Cam and her own daughter have made her just a little bit kinder. Tracy will do anything for those she cares about, she’s very protective of Jess and puts Jess’ happiness first at all times. Until Sean Godfrey, Tracy's rich boyfriend, whisks them away to a whirlwind life of fast cars and celebrity stardom. The book was published in 1991. I can’t say it was an overnight success but it did better than my others and soon a wonderful producer at the BBC, Sue Nott, told me she was desperate to make it into a TV series. She had trouble though: some people believed Tracy wasn’t an aspirational character and wouldn’t be popular, but Sue persisted. A decade after the first book, the show started.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. Jacqueline Wilson sets the context well by making references to the popular TV shows and the much-loved Tracy Beaker book series. This allows readers of all ages to reconnect with a character whose life they feel like they have been part of. From the joys of the dumping ground to the mischievous games in Dare Game, and even Tracy’s return as a social worker. Every part of Tracy’s growing up is re-lived, so readers who aren’t familiar with the world of Beaker need not worry. Tracy and Justine have been bitter rivals ever since they were children together in the Dumping Ground. Now a graduate with her own business, Justine dresses in more fashionable, conventional style than Tracy. She always has immaculate hair, nails and make-up but inside she’s much more vulnerable and lost than Tracy as Justine never had an adoptive mother like Cam in her life. When Justine sees Tracy dating a rich and famous footballer, the old childhood rivalry reasserts itself.

A childhood friend of Tracy’s, Sean was poor growing up, but his life changed dramatically when he became a rich and famous footballer. Now the owner of a chain of gyms, Sean has all the trappings of luxury, a big house with a swimming pool, a full-time housekeeper, fancy cars and has dated many models and actresses but something’s missing. He’s drawn to Tracy as he’s admired her independent spirit ever since he was a boy. I wrote several more books about Tracy, eventually moving on to her becoming a mum herself. It would be wonderful if we had Tracy having to go into a home for the elderly, too, bringing her story full circle. But I see Tracy having a wonderful future no matter what, even if it’s only in my head. Through Tracy, I’ve done all sorts of work with the fostering network. Some kids I met said Tracy raised their status at school. Of course, because the books and shows are aimed at children, you can’t include the whole reality. Being a child in care is no picnic.

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I agree as well about the gay romance, which made me realize how much the TV series and Book series had actually ended up sort of coming into continuity clashes with each other, but was still nice to see. When Tracy starts going out with rich and famous former footballer Sean Godfrey, Jess feels unsettled. She assumes it will fizzle out like Tracy’s previous relationships, so is dismayed when her mum decides to marry Sean. They move into his enormous mansion, complete with swimming pool and housekeeper, leaving all that Jess knows and loves behind. Jess is torn: she wants her mum to be happy, but can she learn to like Sean? Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain’s bestselling and most beloved children’s authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.