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Mavis Jukes and
Debbie Tilley (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date
March 1, 1996
Binding
Library
Book category
Juvenile Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780679943259
ISBN-10
0679943250
Dimensions
0.75 by 7.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight
0.85 lbs.
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Out of Print
Original list price
$16.99
Other format details
juvenile
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§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in their lives
(view table of contents)Amazon.com description: Product Description: 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
"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
Editions
Paperback
With Debbie Tilley (other contributor) |
from Random House Childrens Books (October 1, 1997)
9780679887713 | details & prices | 4.25 × 7.00 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.25 lbs | List price $5.99
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in teenage girls' lives
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in teenage girls' lives
With Debbie Tilley (other contributor) |
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (March 1, 1996)
9780679873921 | details & prices | 7.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.55 lbs | List price $12.00
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in their lives
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in their lives
Library
The price comparison is for this edition
With Debbie Tilley (other contributor) |
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (March 1, 1996)
9780679943259 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.85 lbs | List price $16.99
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in their lives
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in their lives
Reinforced
from Demco Media (October 1, 1997)
9780606127431 | details & prices | 4.75 × 7.25 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.40 lbs | List price $13.41
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in teenage girls' lives
About: Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in teenage girls' lives
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