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leslie_ann_thornton's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
phoebeeruth's review against another edition
5.0
(Read by audiobook)
The main thing I appreciate in this books it the continuity in the characters from the earlier Tracy Beaker books/ tv programme. I’m so glad that, unlike a certain unnamed author of my favourite book series involving a school called Hogwarts, Wilson didn’t come back years later and absolutely butcher every character from the previous series by making them unrecognisable. I like how the situation Tracy finds herself in feels realistic, and that she still has a lot of personality traits that she did when she was younger in the previous books.
The main thing I appreciate in this books it the continuity in the characters from the earlier Tracy Beaker books/ tv programme. I’m so glad that, unlike a certain unnamed author of my favourite book series involving a school called Hogwarts, Wilson didn’t come back years later and absolutely butcher every character from the previous series by making them unrecognisable. I like how the situation Tracy finds herself in feels realistic, and that she still has a lot of personality traits that she did when she was younger in the previous books.
saygoodnightnread's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars - oh jacquline wilson!! how i looove your books. honestly i would (and do) reread my old jacqueline wilson books even now because they are masterpieces to me. stepping back into those worlds i used to experience as a child brings me sooo much joy.
this was a bit of a different one as (obviously) this is a character that i loved as a child, but now grown up! i love love love the character of tracy beaker, and i am soooo happy to see how she has both developed as she got older but also kept that same spirited personality that she had as a child. i loved the addition of other characters that we previously knew from tracy's childhood, but also enjoyed seeing tracy meet new characters and the way that she interacted with them as an adult.
i really enjoyed the plot of this book, it kept me entertained despite it being aimed at younger children and the little twist towards the end did add something extra to the book, although it may have been a little bit predictable (from an adults point of view i mean.) i loved the way that the story sort of pulled from tracy's childhood dreams of her mum being rich and the pink car she dreamt of and the hollywood lifestyle that she always wished for, and i thought the ending was quite fitting for tracy's story (no spoilers)
overall, 4 stars - a lovely little read and a great way to step back into those childhood stories and the characters that i loved. (also, i didn't realise how much i miss the addition of little pictures to go along with the story until now! brilliantly done nick sharratt.)
this was a bit of a different one as (obviously) this is a character that i loved as a child, but now grown up! i love love love the character of tracy beaker, and i am soooo happy to see how she has both developed as she got older but also kept that same spirited personality that she had as a child. i loved the addition of other characters that we previously knew from tracy's childhood, but also enjoyed seeing tracy meet new characters and the way that she interacted with them as an adult.
i really enjoyed the plot of this book, it kept me entertained despite it being aimed at younger children and the little twist towards the end did add something extra to the book, although it may have been a little bit predictable (from an adults point of view i mean.) i loved the way that the story sort of pulled from tracy's childhood dreams of her mum being rich and the pink car she dreamt of and the hollywood lifestyle that she always wished for, and i thought the ending was quite fitting for tracy's story (no spoilers)
overall, 4 stars - a lovely little read and a great way to step back into those childhood stories and the characters that i loved. (also, i didn't realise how much i miss the addition of little pictures to go along with the story until now! brilliantly done nick sharratt.)
georgia_124's review
5.0
Fantastic book!The start was a bit slow but there had to be some character development so I can't complain really.Fell in love with the relationship between Jess and Tracy and its funny to see how different they were as little children.Tracy was very loud and outgoing.Jess is quite timid but has a lovely caring side to her.
I wasn't always too keen on Sean Godrfrey. There just seemed to be this weird thought at the back of my mind whilst reading this that he was up to no good! And wow that ending though?!Im not surprised to be honest but at the time I am.I know that doesn't make sense but I had a lot of strong emotions!
Cant wait for the sequel!
I wasn't always too keen on Sean Godrfrey. There just seemed to be this weird thought at the back of my mind whilst reading this that he was up to no good! And wow that ending though?!Im not surprised to be honest but at the time I am.I know that doesn't make sense but I had a lot of strong emotions!
Cant wait for the sequel!
daralek's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nalaniorca's review against another edition
4.0
Jacqueline Wilson was my favourite author as a child so was so excited for this. This book was different than expected and the end was a shock twist but I loved how it turned out!
jolou's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
lukemark97's review against another edition
5.0
Everything I was expecting and more, Jacqueline has done it again, not a single thing left out!