Cringe Club SOS

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Cringe Club SOS is a funny, fast-moving third adventure told through group chats, emojis and illustrated messages. Emily-Jane Clark handles blended families, homesickness and friendship wobbles with plenty of warmth, while Kennedy’s summer camping disaster supplies the comic chaos. Best suited to confident readers aged 9–13, especially fans of Lottie Brooks or Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

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What is Cringe Club SOS about?

Kennedy King has completed her first year at Hellington High, making three new friends but still missing Liv and Devon. She looks forward to spending the summer with them, only to discover that her mother has planned a surprise family bonding camping trip for the entire holiday. This unexpected adventure challenges Kennedy to navigate the complexities of blended families, long-distance friendships, and the ups and downs of adolescence, all conveyed through humorous group chat messages.

Discussion ideas around Cringe Club SOS

Friendship from a distance: How do Kennedy, Liv and Devon try to stay close when they are no longer together every day, and what helps friendships survive change?

Blended families: What might make family bonding difficult for Kennedy, and how could everyone make the camping trip feel fairer and more enjoyable?

The summer plan: How would you feel if an adult made a huge plan for your whole summer without asking you first? What would you do?

Growing up: Which of Kennedy’s worries feel connected to growing up, and how does she learn to handle them?