My favourite character is Tyrone because I love the way he looks out for Jess and he is really kind to her. I like My Mum Tracy Beaker because it makes lots of links to the episodes of Tracy Beaker and the other books. I really enjoyed it! 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.

Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. 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 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!

Until Sean Godfrey, Tracy's rich boyfriend, whisks them away to a whirlwind life of fast cars and celebrity stardom. 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. 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.Told from the perspective of 10-year-old Jess, the series tells how their lives are drastically changed with the arrival of Tracy’s rich new boyfriend, Sean Godfrey (Jordan Duvigneau). Sean secretly admired Tracy when they were young and when he was simply known as ‘Football’. Now, recently retired and with all the trappings of a successful football star, he wants to whisk Tracy and Jess away to a life of palatial mansions and fancy cars - but when everything starts to go classically Tracy Beaker pear-shaped, can Jess save the day? 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.

I thought they captured its spirit perfectly and Dani Harmer was just superb as Tracy. We were exploring some quite adult themes and I didn’t think it was going to be so big. Years later, though, I was on Blue Peter and they had a huge cardboard cutout of Tracy behind me. I was sitting at her feet, like she’d taken over me. By then, if I walked down the street and people recognised me, they’d call out: “Tracy Beaker!”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. 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. 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.