Kira is Not OK

When struggling student Kira can’t focus or fit in, she’s relieved to find an explanation in this sensitive and uplifting tale of self-acceptance and ADHD from Karen McCombie.

Kira is struggling. Exams are looming, her mind races constantly and she can’t seem to focus on anything that matters. Everyone thinks she just needs to try harder, but what if there’s something else going on?

When a librarian hands her a book about ADHD, everything suddenly starts to make sense. Could understanding her brain help Kira feel OK about who she really is?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

About the author

Karen McCombie is the bestselling author of over 90 books for children and teenagers, including the Carnegie Medal nominated Little Bird Flies, How to be a Human, and series St Grizzle’s School for Girls and Indie Kidd. Karen is also the author of the bestselling and much-loved series Ally’s World.