For Girls Only: Everything Great About Being a Girl

From School Library Journal Grade 6–10—Dower has crafted a fun-filled, well-designed book chock-full of facts, trivia, and advice. Beginning with a letter that urges girls not to read the book from start to finish, but rather to savor the entries at random, the author includes the silly ("Menu of the World Weird"), the practical ("How to Write a Thank You note"), the mystical ("Phrenology anyone?") and the sage (tips on going green). Where's a great hiding spot for your secret journal? What's the deadliest diamond ever? Which talisman will bring you the most luck? These questions and more are answered. The design and illustrations are spot-on. In what could be a very busy text, the layout complements the words beautifully, creating a visually appealing package. The "For Girls Only SuperQuiz" is a tween/teen version of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator that's just plain fun. Also included is a bonus Tarot card, secreted between the pages of fortune-telling and luck entries. While the book does not address anything new or different, it stands out for its witty presentation.—Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description Hey, Girls!Wanna have some fun?Here is a collection of everything great about being a girl! Are you ready to give the best sleepover party ever? Or the best pedicure? Make fortune-tellers, friendship bracelets, and collages? You'll learn about the coolest women in history, sports, and science. The greatest chick flicks to watch with your girlfriends and the best girl songs for dancing. Plus, there's real-life advice: how to be a responsible baby-sitter, get a summer job, remember your locker combo, and . . . save the world (as only a girl could do).You go, girl! Review “Dower has crafted a fun-filled, well-designed book chock-full of facts, trivia, and advice . . . it stands out for its witty presentation.” ―School Library Journal“For Girls Only is not the normal everyday type book . . . I would give it a five out of five. I couldn't put it down because it was so interesting . . . I recommend this book to girls who are in need of a break of long books and want a fun book.” ―Jordan from DogEared, National Geographic Kids' book blog About the Author Laura Dower is the author of For Girls Only: Everything Great About Being a Girl. She has written more than ninety books for young readers of all ages―from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction―and is the author of the popular series From the Files of Madison Finn. Laura was born in Massachusetts, and graduated from Columbia University. After a procession of odd jobs―babysitting, waitressing, coffee-making, switchboard-operating―she worked in children’s publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She lives in Yonkers, New York with her husband and three children. In her spare time, she is a Cub Scout den leader and Girl Scout Brownie troop co-leader.