eaglei Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Had someone ask me today for FICTION recommendations for a young adolescent girl about to turn thirteen. Wants stories about girls and the various changes/problems/moods/development that come with becoming a young lady (physically, emotionally, etc.) I found a book of short stories (don't recall the title) that fit what she wanted, but she wanted more than one book. All the mom could think of was Judy Blume books. Looked at various titles/series. Meantime, the young lady in question decided that the "How I Survived Middle School" books sounded good. So, what books and/or authors would you recommend? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The Judy Blume Books were great when I was growing up. The 2 that really stayed with me: Are you there God? It's me Margaret and Deenie. Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack! By M.E. Kerr was also one that made an impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've seen this but haven't read it ... 13: Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen "No one will want to skip any of the twelve short stories and one poem that make up this collection by some of the most celebrated contemporary writers of teen fiction. The big bar mitzvah that goes suddenly, wildly, hilariously out of control. A first kiss -- and a realization about one's sexual orientation. A crush on a girl that ends up putting the boy who likes her in the hospital. A pair of sneakers a kid has to have. By turns funny and sad, wrenching and poignant, the moments large and small described in these stories capture perfectly the agony and ecstasy of being thirteen." Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Quickly: Catherine, Called Birdie The Midwife's Apprentice Stargirl (protagonist is hs'd) Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (Basically Middle Ages rad hsing. :)) The Princess Diaries (all are decent. My dds liked the one about Russian Princess Anastasia best) Ella Enchanted Once Upon a Marigold The Van Gogh Cafe Rick Riordon books (which she may have already read) I'll keep thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thank you! I'll check back again tonight for more ideas! In the meantime, I will see if the library has any of these titles. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Bumping one last time! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 My dd loved The Uglies series. It is much better than I thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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