"I said, 'It's my life and it hasn't been very special so far, has it, so why shouldn't I write any old rubbish?"

Tracy Beaker is BACK . . . and she's just DESPERATE for a role in her school play.

They're performing A Christmas Carol and for one extremely worrying moment, the irrepressible Tracy thinks she might not even get to play one of the unnamed street urchins.

But then she is cast in the MAIN ROLE!

Can she manage to act grumpy, difficult and sulky enough to play Ebenezer Scrooge? Well, she does have a bit of help on that front from Justine Pain-In-The-Bum Littlewood.

As Tracy prepares for her big moment, Cam is the one helping her learn her lines. But all Tracy really wants to know is if her film-star mum will make it back from Hollywood in time to watch her in her starring role...

A heartwarming story of one of the UK's favourite children's characters - Headteacher Update

A fantastic new look for this fun story featuring Jacqueline Wilson's most popular character, the one and only Tracy Beaker.

About the Author

Jacqueline Wilson (Author)
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.

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

Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk

Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)
Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.

Reviews
Funny and entertaining . . . I'd definitely recommend this book and give it 5 out of 5 stars * TBK *
This hilarious and heartbreaking new story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson follows her most popular character through ups and downs, laughs and tears. Fifteen years on from her first appearance on the page, Tracy Beaker is as vibrant and entertaining as ever * www.bettybookmark.co.uk *
A heartwarming story of one of the UK's most favoured children's characters * Headteacher Update *



Book Information
ISBN 9780440867227
Author Jacqueline Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 149g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 13mm