Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul: Real Stories by Real Girls about Real Stuff
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From Barbies to your first bra, from holding your teddy bear to slowdancing with your first boyfriend, from knowing everyone in elementary school to trying to make new friends in middle school. . . . When dealing with these changes, it's no wonder preteen girls can freak out from time to time.Consider Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul your survival guide! From reading the true experiences of other preteen girls, as well as women who've been there, you'll see that you're not the only one who feels clueless and insecure sometimes. You'll read about tough subjects, such as peer pressure, cliques, divorce and loss, as well as fun “girls only” stories about friendship, embarrassing moments (these could take up an entire book!), body changes and first crushes. These stories will make you laugh, cry and realize that girl power is truly something to celebrate. You'll turn to this book again and again, whenever you need the advice only girls can give.Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is sure to be what a girl wants!School Library JournalGr 4-6-Readers are served up a helping of inspirational stories from girls who are relating their current experiences and from women who are recounting their pasts. It can be reassuring to realize that everyone feels inadequate and/or awkward sometimes and that even popular girls have moments of insecurity and doubt. These stories cover a wide range of topics from surviving middle school and parents' divorce to peer pressure and cliques as well as friendship, first boyfriends, and puberty. The collection has a nice balance of poignancy, silliness, and straight talk. Empowering and motivating, these selections will warm the spirits and help boost girls' confidence. Though there's nothing particularly new here, this book is a good fit for most libraries.-Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
