Summer Jackson: Grown Up

Written by Teresa Harris · Illustrated by AG Ford

Summer wants to skip childhood for adulthood's perks, but is it really better?

3.9 Goodreads · 152 ratings

32 pages· AD520L

$17.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Summer Jackson is convinced she's ready to leap into adulthood, complete with blazers and morning papers. But as she navigates her grown-up aspirations, she wonders if adults ever enjoy the simple joys like swinging. Is adulthood truly as easy as it seems, or is there more to being a kid than she realized? Join Summer on her hilarious journey of discovery, where she learns that growing up might not be all it's cracked up to be. Perfect for young readers dreaming of adulthood's allure.

From the publisher

Meet Summer Jackson, a smart, irresistible character who will appeal to to any kid who has ever wanted to skip straight to adulthood because it seems like SO much more fun.Summer is fairly certain she’s ready to be a grown-up–right now. She wants to wear a blazer, read the morning paper, and boss around a few second graders. Grown-ups have it so easy! But wait, do grown-ups play on swings?Teresa E. Harris and AG Ford’s hilarious #ownvoices story shows that being a kid might not be so bad after all. Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy, Olivia, Eloise, and the Fresh Princess.

At a glance