Frankie, Peaches & Me

Friendship, Change, and the Fun of Growing Up

Frankie, Peaches & Me by Karen McCombie is a warm and funny coming-of-age novel that perfectly captures the joys and challenges of friendship in the early teen years. The story centers on Stella, a lively and imaginative girl whose life takes a turn when her best friend Frankie moves away. Feeling lost and lonely, Stella worries that nothing will ever be the same—until she meets Peaches, an eccentric and adventurous new classmate who turns Stella’s world upside down with her wild ideas and infectious enthusiasm.

Navigating Changes and Discovering True Friendship

As Stella tries to adjust to life without Frankie, she’s swept up in Peaches’s quirky schemes and offbeat sense of humor. Together, they navigate school dramas, embarrassing moments, and the ups and downs of growing up. Karen McCombie’s engaging storytelling and relatable characters make every chapter feel like a conversation with a friend, blending laugh-out-loud scenes with genuine moments of reflection. Through the shifting dynamics of friendship, Stella learns that change isn’t always easy—but it can bring unexpected surprises and new opportunities for happiness.

A Joyful Celebration of Finding Your Place

This heartwarming novel is a celebration of resilience, acceptance, and the thrill of discovering who you are. With its honest take on friendship and fitting in, Frankie, Peaches & Me encourages young readers to embrace their uniqueness and open their hearts to new experiences. McCombie’s light touch and clever humor make this a delightful read for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of school life and growing up.

Karen McCombie is a bestselling children’s and teen author, loved for her relatable characters and insightful, humorous stories that shine a light on the ups and downs of adolescence.