
This charming chapter book follows Indie Lee Chickory as she navigates the summer before sixth grade, grappling with her identity and her relationship with her popular older sister, Bebe. When Indie loses her beloved pet lobster and makes a new, 'unpopular' friend, she's torn between Bebe's advice on how to be cool and her own desire to be authentic. The story beautifully explores themes of self-acceptance, the complexities of sibling bonds, and the importance of true friendship, all set against the backdrop of a community theater production. It's a heartwarming read for children aged 8-11, offering gentle lessons on embracing individuality.
In a small seaside town during the summer before sixth grade, Indie Lee Chickory tries to follow her older sister's popularity advice by working backstage on the upcoming community theater musical and by not revealing that she is looking for her beloved pet lobster and becoming friends with "loser" Owen Stone.