Lucy Rose: Here's the Thing About Me

Written by Katy Kelly · Illustrated by Adam Rex

An eight-year-old navigates a new city, family changes, and school challenges with humor.

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160 pages· 23,555 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· NC1090L

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Eight-year-old Lucy Rose faces a whirlwind of changes: her parents' separation, a move to Washington, D.C., and the struggle to make new friends. With her sharp wit and a knack for finding adventure, Lucy must navigate her new world, all while dealing with the pesky Adam Melon, whom she dubs Melonhead. Can Lucy turn her eventful life into something extraordinary, or will the challenges prove too much for this smart cookie? Join Lucy on her hilarious journey of self-discovery and friendship.

From the publisher

I’m Lucy Rose and here’s the thing about me: I am eight and according to my grandfather I have the kind of life that is called eventful, which means NOT boring. According to my mom and my grandmother, I’m what they call a handful. And according to my dad, I am one smart cookie.I say I am one girl who is feeling not-so-sure about things on account of my parents got a separation. Plus my mom and I just moved to Washington, D.C. Plus I haven’t met any friends yet, but I do know someone who is not one and that is Adam Melon, who I call Melonhead.Here’s another thing about me: Most of the time, I am plain hilarious.

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