[2] After first appearing as the main character in Jacqueline Wilson's 1991 book The Story of Tracy Beaker, she appeared in the children's television drama of the same name, portrayed by Dani Harmer,[3] and its sequel series Tracy Beaker Returns, as well as numerous spin-offs, Jacqueline Wilson books, a play and a video game.

She is mentioned a number of times in the spin-off The Dumping Ground, before making a guest appearance in two episodes of the sixth series.

If Tracy didn't have this total determination to survive and get her own back on people, she would be an extra-specially sad soul."

Tracy Beaker is introduced as a ten-year-old girl living in a children's residential care home nicknamed the "Dumping Ground".

The nickname is explained in The Story of Tracy Beaker as being where children in care are "dumped" when they are "past their sell-by date."

She has also appeared in Red Nose Day special called Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart.

The game, described as "bookish", involves reading large portions of text to make choices for the character.

When they arrive at her flat, Cam is out, so Tracy and Ben rearrange the furniture, play music and eat chocolate.

Tracy is initially ecstatic about this, only to learn that living with Kate and Jasper would mean moving to Scotland – far away from the DG, her best friend Ben and of course, Cam.

Whilst in the Dumping Ground, it is Bouncer's birthday and he is leaving, Tracy is living with Cam and tries to set straight the situation at the DG.

Tracy decides it's time to meet Cam's mother, her adoptive grandmother, and surprisingly likes her, which she did not expect.

Tracy spends the shopping money for things she wants like turkey nuggets and fizzy drinks.

One time, Tracy wakes up and she is back at the care-home, and everyone seems to be singing and not enjoying themselves and suddenly it becomes like the West End musical, Chicago.

Tracy, alongside Justine Littlewood and Crash Watkins, appear in Elizabeth II's 80th birthday special.

She is released when Cam drops the charges, on condition that she pays her back and that she helps write a column for the newspaper.

In the last episode of the first series, Tracy is offered a job for a newspaper in London, and she has to write an article about life in care.

Tracy learns that the council are going to shut down the Dumping Ground and so she climbs onto the roof and starts a protest.

After briefly getting a second job at a cafe to avoid spending time at home, Tracy finally accepts having Lily as a sister and they start to bond even more.

After many more adventures at the Dumping Ground, including being made to dress up as a giant sausage with Sapphire and having to be a team leader during a weekend in the countryside, Tracy finally loses Lily as a sister when she decides to live with her dad once again.

When Cam leaves for New York, Tracy starts having panic attacks at home, finally resulting in a big one in front of the kids.

Tracy deals with cynical Burnywood care worker Dennis Stokle, tries to get shy, mousy Kitty out of her shell despite being warned of her unpredictable behavior resulting in Tracy being injured badly, and helping Lily to try to help her to get Rosie and Poppy with their dad, Steve Kettle.

When Ashdene Ridge was threatened with closure, it’s mentioned that Tracy donated £500 to the fundraiser set up by Tee to help save the care home.

After leaving her job as a care worker at Elm Tree House, Tracy is mentioned a few occasions throughout The Dumping Ground.

Tracy makes a very brief guest appearance in episode 6, as one of the customers for a car wash run by a few of the residents of Porters Lodge (Harmony, Izzy, Jimi and Erin).

New characters joining the new series include Emma Davies as Tracy's daughter Jess, Jordan Duvigneau as Tracy's boyfriend Sean Godfrey, Noah Leacock as Tyrone and Danielle Henry as Jess' teacher Miss Mary Oliver.

[8] Similar to Wilson's other characters, Tracy Beaker is a child from a difficult background, dealing with her issues in a cynical manner and with much yelling.

"[10] A Liverpool Echo article describes Tracy as "a heroine – a cult character who could be played by any actress.