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Liz is excited that her three best friends are visiting her family's cabin at Marigold Lake, but something seems to go wrong with every activity she planned. Book #7
Quick Summary
If your kid loves stories about friendships and summer adventures, this is a fun choice. Liz has planned the perfect weekend at her family's cabin with her three best friends, but nothing seems to go right she tries one activity after another and each one turns into a hilarious mess. It's that classic "best-laid plans" situation that kids will find both frustrating and entertaining, and there's something really relatable about watching her friends stick together even when everything falls apart. The short chapters and friendly tone make it perfect for readers transitioning to chapter books, and the cabin setting gives it that cozy summer vibe that works any time of year. Parents will appreciate that it's a light, wholesome story with good messages about friendship and rolling with the punches, without being preachy about it. If your kid enjoyed books like Ivy + Bean or the My Weird School series, they'll probably gravitate toward Liz and her misadventures at Marigold Lake.