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Description
Grandma Aphrodite comes to stay and Abby's life becomes more exciting and fun. But Mum is not happy, so Operation Boyfriend is launched to find Mum a suitable man.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a funny, fast-paced story about a kid who decides to take matters into her own hands when adult relationships get complicated, Abby's your kind of protagonist. When Grandma Aphrodite arrives and shakes things up, Abby and her friends launch "Operation Boyfriend" to find her mom the perfect match and let's just say their schemes lead to plenty of chaos, embarrassing moments, and some surprisingly heartfelt lessons along the way. Kids who enjoy books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" or the "Dork Diaries" series will appreciate the mix of humor and relatable family drama. It's got that middle school energy where everything feels like a big deal, but it's ultimately lighthearted and reassuring. Parents will find it's a clean, age-appropriate read with some genuinely sweet moments about family and figuring out what really matters. Reluctant readers tend to gravitate toward this one because the short chapters and joke-heavy pacing keep things moving, and at around 30,000 words, it's long enough to feel satisfying without being intimidating.