Families who loved Queen Kat, Carmel and St. Jude Get a Life by Maureen McCarthy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is facing a major life transition, such as graduating high school or moving away from home. This story captures the exhilarating and terrifying leap into adulthood through the eyes of three very different girls: Carmel, Jude, and Katerina. As they navigate their first year of university in Melbourne, the narrative explores the weight of parental expectations, the struggle to find an authentic identity, and the evolving nature of childhood friendships. It is a realistic and deeply empathetic look at the messy process of 'getting a life' while staying true to oneself. Parents will appreciate the book's honesty regarding body image, political awakening, and the complexities of independence. It serves as a perfect bridge for 14 to 18 year olds who are beginning to look beyond the horizon of their own family units.
