Starring Tracy Beaker facts for kids
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| Author | Jacqueline Wilson |
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| Illustrator | Nick Sharratt |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
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2006 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback and Hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Dare Game |
| Followed by | Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart |
Starring Tracy Beaker is an exciting children's book from 2006. It was written by the famous British author Jacqueline Wilson and has fun pictures by Nick Sharratt. The book first came out on October 5, 2006, and was published by Doubleday.
This is the third book about the adventurous Tracy Beaker. In this story, Tracy's school class is putting on a play called "A Christmas Carol". Tracy really wants a part in it! She dreams of becoming a famous actress, just like her mum. She hopes this play will be her big chance to start.
Tracy's Big Role
Tracy lives in a children's home, which she calls "The Dumping Ground." She gets the main role in the school play: Ebenezer Scrooge! She tries her very best to act well. Tracy really wants her mum to come and watch her perform.
Playtime Drama
Things get a bit messy when Tracy punches her enemy, Justine Littlewood, in the nose. Because of this, Tracy loses her role in the play. But don't worry, she gets it back later! The other kids who try out for Scrooge aren't very good, so Tracy gets her part back near the end of the book. Tracy ends up spending her Christmas with her foster mum, Cam.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the important people you'll meet in Starring Tracy Beaker:
- Tracy Beaker – She is the main character of the story. Tracy lives at "The Dumping Ground" and has a huge imagination. She believes her mum, Carly, will come back for her. Tracy now has a foster mother named Cam.
- Cam Lawson – Cam is Tracy's kind foster mother. She visits Tracy every Saturday, and Tracy loves these visits a lot.
- Jenny – Jenny is the main care worker at "The Dumping Ground." She can be strict but is also fair. Jenny doesn't like it when Tracy causes trouble, but she also has a caring side.
- Mike – Mike is another care worker at "The Dumping Ground." He is very kind to Tracy. He even makes her favorite meal, Spaghetti Bolognese!
- Elaine the Pain – This is Tracy's social worker. Tracy thinks Elaine is not very helpful, especially around Christmas. Elaine often talks about "cheek and attitude" and "silly offensive personal remarks."
- Peter "Weed" Ingham – Peter lost his parents and then his grandmother, so he came to live at the Dumping Ground. He really wants to be friends with Tracy, even though she often calls him a "weed." Peter helps Tracy get her role back in the play. He sends a petition to the headteacher with funny signatures like Mickey Mouse and Homer Simpson!
- Justine Littlewood – Justine is Tracy's biggest enemy. She doesn't believe Tracy's stories and often teases her about her mum. Justine plays the part of Jacob Marley in the school play.
- Louise – Louise is a friend to both Tracy and Justine. But in this story, Tracy starts to lose trust in her.
- Mrs Darlow – She is the headteacher at Tracy's school.
- Miss Simpkins – Miss Simpkins is Tracy's Art and Drama teacher.
There are three books in the Tracy Beaker series.
Images for kids
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