By Mandy Ng
High School’s Not Forever
We don’t have to tell you that high school can be a pretty challenging time in your life. But we can assure you that you’re not alone. Jane Bluestein and Eric D. Katz, the authors of High School’s Not Forever (HCI Teens, $18.95), asked thousands of teens to talk about the ups and downs of high school life. The result is a book with teen news you can use. It features practical advice, quizzes, sidebars, quotes and hints on how to make your high school experience better. Think of it as the guidance counselor you can fit in your pocket.
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The Rise and Fall of a 10th-Grade Social Climber
Written by Lauren Mechling and Laura Moser, this novel about “the new girl in school” will either make you laugh, cry or do both. In The Rise and Fall of a 10th-Grade Social Climber (Penguin Books, $17), Mimi Schulman moves from her normal life in Houston to a New York high school where kids throw cocktail parties in the washroom between classes. Her mission: to join the popular crowd. Does she succeed? We won’t spoil it for you. But you’ll definitely enjoy this tragically humorous novel about friendship, betrayal and the struggle to fit in. buy now from chapters.indigo.ca
28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential
Ever wonder why you crave donuts one day and salad the next? One word: hormones. The mystery of your wacky moods is solved in 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential (Polka Dot Press, $19.95) by Gabrielle Lichterman. Using a horoscope format and scientific research to back things up, Lichterman forecasts which days of your cycle to avoid shopping and which days are best for flirting, according to your hormone levels. This book will be like your BFF: witty and supportive but without the hormonal freak-outs.buy now from chapters.indigo.ca
Girlosophy: Real Girls’ Stories
Girlosophy: Real Girls’ Stories (Allen & Unwin, $25.95) is the latest installment in the best-selling Girlosophy series. It celebrates 24 real girls from around the world who share their stories on stuff like relationships, school work, travel and jobs. Author Anthea Paul beautifully captures the girls’ stories and focuses on how they deal with life’s challenges and what they’ve learned from their experiences.buy now from chapters.indigo.ca
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