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hollxx's review
5.0
When this book came out I just knew I had to get my hands on it - as a child I was such a big fan of Jacqueline Wilson and I believe she is the author who made me love reading so much.
I was not disappointed by this book - I loved every page!! I especially loved how relatable it was to the old Tracy Beaker and it related lots to the dumping ground!
I am so glad I picked this up.
I love how there is such character improvement in Tracy but she is also so similar to when she was a child. I sometimes find books like this can maybe ruin the childhood ones? However, this one definitely DID NOT ruin anything!!
So happy I read this finally!!!!
I was not disappointed by this book - I loved every page!! I especially loved how relatable it was to the old Tracy Beaker and it related lots to the dumping ground!
I am so glad I picked this up.
I love how there is such character improvement in Tracy but she is also so similar to when she was a child. I sometimes find books like this can maybe ruin the childhood ones? However, this one definitely DID NOT ruin anything!!
So happy I read this finally!!!!
mergwenthur's review against another edition
2.0
so in anticipation of the new tv show i decided to buy the book and read it beforehand, naturally it is a kids book so it was easy reading and i got through it very quickly.
tracy is tracy, not much has changed personality wise but things have changed in her life, she now has a daughter and lives in a council flat in between jobs.
she meets sean goodfrey who was a childhood friend (football if you ever read the story of tracy beaker books) they get to know each other and get together. sean is now a famous footballer and very quickly he and tracy get engaged and move in together (along with jess and their new dog alfie).
jess, tracy's daughter, is very much what people would say 'mature for her age' she basically looks after tracy as much as tracy looks after her. jess uplifts and encourages tracy whenever she is down, emphasising that tracy is a good mum and is the best mum, something i can see will take a toll on jess later in life.
tracy is in love with sean, possibly more the idea of sean as he is egoisitc and borderline manipulative and controlling. yes he also had a bad childhood which tracy mentions multiple times in the book as a way to excuse his behaviour however there are a lot of things which happened which are just unnecessary and controlling.
when jess and tracy first moved in with sean he wouldnt let them take things from their flat, ornaments etc because it's "junk and will clutter his house". there are a lot of red flags there and overall i didn't like him at all.
justine makes a return is of course is always something entertaining to read, she hasnt changed much either apart from the fact she is divorced and ran a business before she went bust.
it is later revealed that sean has had a secret phone and has been cheating on tracy with justine, he then turns it around onto tracy saying that it is her fault she snooped around (jess found the phone and messages).
sometimes the book was a bit painful to read, maybe it is because i am an adult now therefore can see all the wrong things tracy does with jess or what sean does, at times it frustrated me because i had always imagined tracy as a wonderful mother, which she still is, but at times some of the things she does isnt healthy for jess. i can only assume it's simply due to the fact she is still struggling with her childhood traumas and it also doesnt help that book tracy is a lot different to tv tracy.
i am excited to see the show and im sure it'll be great!!
tracy is tracy, not much has changed personality wise but things have changed in her life, she now has a daughter and lives in a council flat in between jobs.
she meets sean goodfrey who was a childhood friend (football if you ever read the story of tracy beaker books) they get to know each other and get together. sean is now a famous footballer and very quickly he and tracy get engaged and move in together (along with jess and their new dog alfie).
jess, tracy's daughter, is very much what people would say 'mature for her age' she basically looks after tracy as much as tracy looks after her. jess uplifts and encourages tracy whenever she is down, emphasising that tracy is a good mum and is the best mum, something i can see will take a toll on jess later in life.
tracy is in love with sean, possibly more the idea of sean as he is egoisitc and borderline manipulative and controlling. yes he also had a bad childhood which tracy mentions multiple times in the book as a way to excuse his behaviour however there are a lot of things which happened which are just unnecessary and controlling.
when jess and tracy first moved in with sean he wouldnt let them take things from their flat, ornaments etc because it's "junk and will clutter his house". there are a lot of red flags there and overall i didn't like him at all.
justine makes a return is of course is always something entertaining to read, she hasnt changed much either apart from the fact she is divorced and ran a business before she went bust.
it is later revealed that sean has had a secret phone and has been cheating on tracy with justine, he then turns it around onto tracy saying that it is her fault she snooped around (jess found the phone and messages).
sometimes the book was a bit painful to read, maybe it is because i am an adult now therefore can see all the wrong things tracy does with jess or what sean does, at times it frustrated me because i had always imagined tracy as a wonderful mother, which she still is, but at times some of the things she does isnt healthy for jess. i can only assume it's simply due to the fact she is still struggling with her childhood traumas and it also doesnt help that book tracy is a lot different to tv tracy.
i am excited to see the show and im sure it'll be great!!
effys's review against another edition
5.0
The nostalgia!
Full review: https://effysbooks.wordpress.com/2020/10/28/my-mum-tracy-beaker-jaqueline-wilson/
Full review: https://effysbooks.wordpress.com/2020/10/28/my-mum-tracy-beaker-jaqueline-wilson/
cerim's review against another edition
4.0
Nothing like a wee read of childhood favourites when you’re going through a tough time.
Although it’s a new book, Tracy Beaker hasn’t changed a bit. Really enjoyed and I loved the ending!
Although it’s a new book, Tracy Beaker hasn’t changed a bit. Really enjoyed and I loved the ending!
cerim's review against another edition
4.0
Nothing like a wee read of childhood favourites when you’re going through a tough time.
Although it’s a new book, Tracy Beaker hasn’t changed a bit. Really enjoyed and I loved the ending!
Although it’s a new book, Tracy Beaker hasn’t changed a bit. Really enjoyed and I loved the ending!
justcallmeeej's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
soapyporridge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kteha's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
ellargh's review against another edition
4.0
Very nostalgic and wonderful. Plot a little slow on the middle but I loved the hints and nudges, I wish it kept going!
startingtospark's review against another edition
4.0
I felt a great sense of nostalgia reading this book. I think Tracy Beaker was somewhat of an idol when I was younger, and even here her becoming a Mum, has made me think what a great female character to look up to. Of course excusing her tantrums and probably unwise way of dealing with things. She’s a strong single Mum who realises the importance of that role, and that there are just some things in life you don’t need to make it good. Full review on my blog soon!