Jay had one rule: stay out the kitchen and out his way.
That should have been easy.
But nothing is ever simple with Them
Landyn is always hungry and always where he should not be. Leah is trying her best to keep everyone in line, even when things start slipping. Liana says exactly what everyone is thinking, whether it helps or not. And Laila is in her own world, moving to her own rhythm, missing the warning signs until it is too late.
What starts as a normal day in a busy household quickly turns into chaos.
One small mistake leads to another. Then another.
Before they know it, the situation is completely out of control.
With a family cookout about to begin and guests already on the way, the pressure builds fast. The food is not right. The timing is off. And every attempt to fix the problem only makes things worse.
Now the siblings are stuck in a race against time, trying to cover up what happened, fix what went wrong, and keep everything together before their dad finds out.
Because in this house, it is not just about making mistakes.
It is about how fast you can fix them.
Fast-paced, funny, and full of relatable family moments, Them Kids: The Cookout captures the energy of sibling dynamics, real-life chaos, and the pressure of trying to do the right thing when everything keeps going wrong. Perfect for middle-grade and teen readers who enjoy humor, family stories, and characters that feel real.
If you have ever tried to fix something before getting caught, you already know how this goes.
And with Them Kids...
it is never as easy as it should be.
