Karen thinks her life is just about perfect. Her parents dote on her, give her anything she wants. And she has Brad - serious, handsome, sensitive Brad.

As far as Karen can see, she and Brad make the perfect couple. So she doesn't understand at all when Brad says, "It's just not working, Kar. We're not right for each other. Maybe when you grow up a little...."

Grow up a little? What does he mean? But over the summer Karen finds out. She lands her first job and meets new people, including sophisticated Jason.

Karen is growing up! She keeps thinking, if only Brad could see me now.... [text from book jacket]