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Kitty Killin tells the story of her life with her mother's latest boyfriend, in order to try to help friend Helen cope with her own changing family.
Quick Summary
Anne Fine gives readers a front-row seat to Kitty's hilarious commentary on her mom's latest boyfriend, told through journal entries that feel like gossiping with your smartest friend. Kids will be hooked by the mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine feelings as Kitty tries to make sense of blended family chaos while helping her friend through her own problems. If your kid loves The Diary of Dennis the Menace: Beanotown Battle-style humor of "Diary of a Minecraft Creeper: Creeper Lifen Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal a Wimpy Kid" or books about navigating family changes, they'll instantly connect with Kitty's voice. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who enjoy stories that make them laugh while also understanding real emotions.