Lila Mackay 2 Books Collection Set by Gill Sims - Young Adult Ages 12+ - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Lila Mackay Is Very Misunderstood
Lila Mackay Finds Life Very Unfair

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins (Electric Monkey)
Age Range: Ages 12+ (Grades 7+)

Overview
The Lila Mackay 2 Books Collection Set brings together both hilarious, heartfelt novels by Sunday Times bestselling author Gill Sims, creator of the beloved Why Mummy series. Written for younger YA and tween readers, these books follow fourteen-year-old Emily as she uncovers her mom's secret teenage diaries and discovers that Lila Mackay was once just as dramatic and misunderstood as she is. Funny, warm, and packed with generational humor, this two-book set is a must-have for fans of relatable teen fiction and mother-daughter comedy.

About the Books
Gill Sims made her name with the hugely popular Why Mummy series before writing her first novels for teen and tween readers with the Lila Mackay books. In Lila Mackay Is Very Misunderstood, fourteen-year-old Emily is convinced her mom is ruining her life by sending her to spend the summer with an old family friend instead of letting her stay home near her crush. Bored and phone-less, Emily stumbles across her mother's old teenage diaries and is stunned to learn that Lila Mackay was once just as boy-crazy, dramatic, and misunderstood as she is now. The story continues in Lila Mackay Finds Life Very Unfair, where Emily digs deeper into her mom's 1990s diaries and uncovers more surprising truths about Lila's own teenage heartbreaks and rebellious moments, realizing her mom's teenage years were far messier and more complicated than she ever imagined. Together, the two novels offer a laugh-out-loud, surprisingly touching look at how much changes, and how much stays the same, between generations, told with Gill Sims's signature wit and sharp eye for the absurdity of family life. Fans of funny, character-driven teen fiction will find plenty to love here. It's a smart, contemporary pick for tween and young teen readers moving into more grown-up YA fiction.

Key Benefits

• Complete 2-book set from Sunday Times bestselling author Gill Sims
• Laugh-out-loud humor with genuine emotional heart
• Great for tween and younger YA readers ages 12 and up
• Relatable mother-daughter story that appeals to teens and parents alike
• Brand new paperback format, perfect for shelves or gifting
• A fun back-to-school, birthday, or holiday gift for teen readers

Book-by-Book Guide
Lila Mackay Is Very Misunderstood — Emily thinks her mom is ruining her life, until she finds her mother's teenage diary and realizes Lila Mackay was once just as misunderstood.
Lila Mackay Finds Life Very Unfair — Emily digs into more of her mom's 1990s diary entries, uncovering fresh secrets about Lila's own teenage ups and downs.

About the Author
Gill Sims is a Sunday Times bestselling British author and blogger, best known for her hugely popular Why Mummy series, including Why Mummy Drinks, the Sunday Times Fiction Bestseller of 2017. After winning over adult readers with her sharp, funny take on parenting and family life, Sims turned to a younger audience with the Lila Mackay books, her first novels written especially for teen and tween readers. Her writing is known for its wit, warmth, and honest observations about the chaos of everyday family life.

Why You'll Love This Set
Funny, relatable, and full of heart, the Lila Mackay 2 Books Collection Set is perfect for tween and teen readers who love a laugh alongside real emotional moments. A great birthday gift, stocking stuffer, or addition to any classroom library.

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