Indigo Blue facts for kids
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| Author | Cathy Cassidy |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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2005 |
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| Pages | 242 |
| ISBN | 9780141317847 |
| OCLC | 757737845 |
Indigo Blue is an exciting children's novel written by British author Cathy Cassidy. It was published in 2005. The story is about a young girl named Indigo. It shows how her life changes when she moves to a new flat with her mother and baby sister, Misti. They are looking for a fresh start.
Discovering a New Home
The main character is Indigo Collins, who is 11 years old and in Year Six. She loves to daydream and imagine things. Indigo lives with her mother, her mother's boyfriend Max, and her baby sister Misti. Max and Indigo's mother often argue, making their home a difficult place to be.
One morning, Indigo's family decides to move. They hope to get away from the arguments and start fresh. Indigo is also worried about her best friend, Jo. She feels Jo might not like her anymore because Indigo hasn't told her about the problems at home.
Adjusting to the New Flat
When they first arrive at their new flat, it doesn't feel like home. It's not what they expected. They share the building with other people. Ian lives in the flat above them. Mrs. Green, a sometimes grumpy old lady, owns the house and lives on the bottom floor.
Indigo's family doesn't have much money. They have to work hard to fix up the flat. They learn to manage with what they have. It's a big change for all of them.
Facing Challenges and Finding Support
Later in the story, Indigo's mom agrees to meet Max again. This meeting causes more trouble for Indigo's mother. Max causes harm to Indigo's mother, which leads to legal action.
During this difficult time, Indigo needs care. She is first looked after by a foster mother. After that, her grandmother comes all the way from Wales to stay with her. This helps Indigo feel safe and supported. The book explores how Indigo deals with these big changes. It shows how she finds strength and hope in new places and with new people.
