In "Just Don't Make a Scene, Mum!" by Rosie Rushton, the story revolves around a teenager navigating the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of adolescence. The protagonist, feeling overwhelmed by her mother's dramatic antics, grapples with the pressures of school, friendship, and budding romance. With her mother unintentionally causing embarrassing moments and chaos, the young girl yearns for independence and a semblance of normalcy. As events unfold, she learns to embrace her unique situation, discovering the importance of communication and understanding within the chaotic yet loving ties of family. The tale highlights the humor and heartache of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Fab Five, Leehampton, Leehampton Quartet, Leehampton Trilogy, Puffin, Puffin Teenage Books .

This book 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 2011 by Bonnier Books Ltd .

Rosie Rushton is the award-winning author of numerous books for teenagers published by Piccadilly Press and Puffin. Her books are sold all over the world. She lives in Moulton, Northants.