It’s likely that most millennials reading this know (and love) the name Tracy Beaker. She was of course created by children’s author Jacqueline Wilson for The Story of Tracy Beaker books in the 90s.

They followed strong-minded, no-nonsense, know-it-all Tracy, who lived in a care home (which she called the “dumping ground”) and forever dreamed of her mum coming to visit. Her wild and creative imagination always helped get her through, even if it did also often get her into trouble.

Like most of Wilson’s beloved books, it was heartwarming, funny and thoughtfully explored social issues that affect so many young people.

My Mum Tracy Beaker: why everyone is talking about the return of this children’s TV series