A review by elliereadsss
My Mum Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson

4.0

Whenever I return to Jacqueline Wilson’s writing I always wish I’d done it sooner, because it’s always so fun and nostalgic. In particular, the illustrations throughout this book definitely added to my enjoyment. I think I would’ve loved to read this as a child, because personally I could never relate to Tracy’s hot headed nature and confidence, whilst I think I definitely would have been able to relate to Jessica a lot more. I’ve seen a lot of complaints in the past about the nature of Tracy’s future saying that it suggests that children with her background can’t amount to much and whilst I can see this point of view and it’s definitely valid, I respectfully disagree. The story actually shows the joy that can be found in these conditions- Jessica couldn’t have had a happier early childhood and this is clearly shown. Tracy was exactly how I imagined she would have been as an adult, and I’m so happy this book exists. I can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel :).