The highly acclaimed girls' guide to adolescence by a Newbery Honor-winning

author is now available in a rack-sized paperback edition. Reviewers were

unanimous in their praise for this useful and important book.

"It's difficult to imagine an adolescent girl who wouldn't benefit from this

candid, supportive and often genuinely funny guide...this volume will spark

communication between parents and daughters."--Publishers Weekly,

starred review

"The text is sometimes humorous, but always conveys caring, respect and

concer...A fine and thoughtful effort."--School Library Journal, starred

review

"What's good and unusual here is Jukes' been there, done that

matter-of-factness about aspects of female existence rarely discussed in

literature...Tilley's scribbly, lighthearted vignettes accentuate the light

tone of the text."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Will leave girls informed and in charge."--The Horn Book