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Being Grown-up is Cool (not!)

By Karen McCombie

Book 3 of 11 in the Indie Kidd series

Adjectives

relatable humorous insightful

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Indie Kidd is eager to be a cool grown-up immediately. Frustrated by her mum treating her like a child, she envies Caitlin, the lodger who lives independently. Indie starts distancing herself from her friends, believing they're too immature. However, her attempts to act grown-up lead to unexpected challenges, teaching her that adulthood isn't as simple as it seems.

About the author

Karen McCombie is a popular author from Scotland who has written over 90 books for children. She is best known for her fun and heartfelt stories like the 'Ally's World' series. Karen loves cats, chocolate, and creating characters that readers can relate to. Her books are enjoyed by children all around the world.

Pages

159 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2007

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