In "Granny Nothing" by Catherine MacPhail, the story revolves around a young boy named Kyle, who becomes increasingly worried about his grandmother's mental state as she begins to exhibit signs of confusion and forgetfulness. As he navigates his feelings of fear and concern, he also grapples with the complexities of growing up. The narrative explores themes of family, memory, and the bonds that connect generations, ultimately urging readers to reflect on the importance of understanding and compassion toward loved ones as they face the challenges of aging. Kyle's journey is both poignant and relatable, shedding light on the emotional struggles tied to caring for an elderly relative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Granny Nothing .

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Strident Publishing Limited .

Catherine MacPhail is an award-winning author with an excellent reputation in schools and bookshops. Her other Barrington Stoke books are Picking on Percy, Sticks and Stones and A Kind of Magic. She lives in Greenock.