How to Be Good(ish)

Indie Kidd #1

by Karen McCombie

Meet Indie Kidd, who is celebrating her 10th birthday. Or she would be celebrating if it weren't for a horrible school project. Indie's teacher loves making lists and wants the students to list their top three talents. Never mind three talents, Indie can hardly think of one. Her super-talented best friends, Soph and Fee, have quickly finished their lists. Now, there's no time to lose as the girls team up to help Indie find her special talents. She tries just about everything from hair wrapping to magic tricks. There's got to be something Indie's good at—or at least good(ish).

Genres: Childrens

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2005

About the author

Karen McCombie is a bestselling author of children's and young adult novels, and has had more than 90 books published. She is the author of the much-loved series 'Ally's World' (early 2000s) and her most recent books include the Carnegie-nominated historical adventure 'Little Bird Flies' (2019) and it's newly published partner novel 'Little Bird Lands' (2020, Nosy Crow Books), plus the 'St Grizzle's School' series for younger readers (Stripes). She has several books publishing in 2021.
Originally from Scotland, Karen lives in London with her husband, her teenage daughter and beautiful but bitey cat Dizzy.

Reviews

[Madelaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was about 10-11 and I loved it. I read most of the books in the series. I recommend it to any young readers who want to read about the life of a pre-teen and her problems and adventures.

[Georgia · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter is saying that this is a great book!

[Kristin R · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book about Indie who lives with her Mum and pets. In this book, she tries to figure out for a class assignment what she is good at. A good series for beginning girl readers.

[Arshia Zehra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learnt that u should not think urself as unworthy bcoz everyone has a talent. u just have to discover it.