A TV tie-in edition to celebrate the broadcasting of a wonderful 26-episode series based on the book, which uses a mixture of live action and animation based on Nick Sharratt's illustrations. The series will go out on the BBC from January 2002. THE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER introduced one of bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson's most enduring popular characters. Feisty resident of a children's home, Tracy has won a place in the hearts and admiration of thousands of readers who clamoured for the sequel, THE DARE GAME.