Sunglasses. Check.
Binoculars. Check.
Notepad. Check.
Mom's pink bike. Check. Check?

Meet Sherman Mack. Short. Nerdy. Amateur P.I. and prepared to do anything for Dini Trioli.

Nobody knows who began it or when it became a tradition, but every girl at Harewood Tech fears being D-listed, a ritual that wipes her off the social map forever. When Sherman believes Dini is in danger of being D-listed, he snatches up his surveillance gear and launches a full-scale investigation to uncover who is responsible.

Could it be the captain of the lacrosse team?

The hottest girls in school, the Trophy Wives?

Or maybe their boyfriends?

One thing is for sure: Sherman Mack is on the case. And he's not giving up.

Part comedy, part mystery, and with all of Juby's trademark tongue-in-cheek humor, Getting the Girl takes on one of the cruelest aspects of high school: how easy it is for an entire school to turn on someone, and how hard it can be to be the only one willing to fight back.

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What really happened at the back of the bus?

Did they, or didn't they?

Did she, or didn't she?

Something happened to fourteen-year-old Maisie Willard—something involving her three friends, all boys. But their stories don't match, and the rumors spin out of control. Then other people get involved . . . the school, the parents, the lawyers. The incident at the back of the bus becomes the center of Maisie's life and the talk of the school, and, horribly, it becomes news. With just a few words and a touch, the kids and their community are changed forever.

From nationally acclaimed author Francine Prose comes an unforgettable story about the difficulties of telling the truth, the consequences of lying, and the most dangerous twist of all—the possibility that you yourself will come to believe something that you know isn't true.

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It's tough living in the shadow of a dead girl. . . .

In the five years since her bad-girl sister Xanda's death, Miranda Mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Now, just as Miranda is on the cusp of her dreams—a best friend to unlock her sister's world, a ticket to art school, and a boyfriend to fly her away from it all—Miranda has a secret all her own.

When two lines on a pregnancy test confirm her worst fears, Miranda is stripped of her former life. She must make a choice with tremendous consequences and finally face her sister's demons and her own.

In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent Holly Cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future.

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Why You'll Love It:
•Everyone should read this book. (Yes, it even addresses adults!) But it would be best for the nine-to-nineteen decade.
•Everyone wants to use their life to make a difference in some way. While you don't have to shoot basketballs to make a difference, this book encourages everyone to make a difference in the best way they can!
•Let's face it: everyone looks down on minors. Stop allowing this to happen. Read this book!
•Austin tells of his adventures in both Africa and in the United States. It's fun to read about his incredible experiences!

• Helping others is the best way to give life meaning! And what better book to encourage this than Take Your Best Shot?
•Includes quotes and raving reviews from teens' favorite celebrities like Daniel Biro of Hawk Nelson, NBA's Luke Ridnour of the Milwaukee Bucks, and bono of U2.
•Introduces a great charity called World Vision, which allows people to sponsor a child in need and more.
•The end of each chapter includes questions to ponder and challenges to apply to life.

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Sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor is living every teen's dream: to be the daughter of a popular band's lead singer, to tour the nation with a comfortable lifestyle, and to have some great friends. But Shaley's world gets flipped upside-down when she finds Tom, her friend and her mother's stylist, lying dead backstage. Now a mystery unravels as Shaley and the band must figure out who executed this murder before it happens again. And let's not forget the other mysteries of Shaley's life. What about the father she never knew? What about these curious gifts that she's been receiving telling her that someone's always watching?

Why You'll Love It:
•Thrilling for any teenage girl!
•Written by an award-winning suspense writer and her college-age daughter.
•It will keep you one the edge of your seat-- and you'll have a hard time putting it down!
•It just came out this month, so you can be one of the first to own it!
•It's worth more than it's price- $9.99.
•Proves that the sought-after celebrity life isn't all fun and games.
•It's sequel, Last Breath, comes out in October.

 Why You'll Love It:
•Excellent for young teenage girls.
•It's written by a 16-year-old, not a 50-year-old who doesn't remember what it was like being a teen.
•Filled with fun ideas for games, sleepover activities, school survival tips and more.
•Every few pages has an activity with questions for you to answer.
•118 pages for $7.95... good deal!
•Encourages positive attitudes, as well as activities like volunteering and doing well in school.
•Author Sondra Clark (who is 19 as of date) is all about living a positive life. If you aren't convinced by this book, then check out one of the other eight books she has published.

77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve by Sondra Clark, Wesleyan Publishing House
Sondra Clark, who was 18 at the time her eighth book was published, has volunteered in Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mexico, Guatamala, Germany, Canada, Spain, and all over the United States. This has been a great experience for her, but she knows that all of this extensive volunteer travelling isn't availible for all kids. So, she wrote 77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve, a book, as the title suggests, contains 77 step-by-step service projects that any kid can do. So, as Sondra says, Happy Volunteering!
 
Why You'll Love It:
•Perfect for kids ages 8-13, but also a good resource for those who are older or younger.
•Sondra Clark wrote eight books before she became an adult. Seven of those are for kids, and one was coauthored by her mom for parents!
•Volunteering no longer has to be difficult; everything you need to know is laid out on these pages.
•In addition to the 77 projects, there is an interesting opening and helpful conclusion.
•Will give good projects  to accomplish over summer, plus good ideas to fulfill school/club community service requirements.
•The projects are diverse-something for kids with every interest!
•A real book for real teens by a real teen. It's so...real!]]>http://www.girlzone.com/jessicabookreviews/youre-amazing-by-claire-mysko.htmlMJ Reale2009-05-22T13:31:08Z2009-05-22T13:31:08Z
Girls today are trying to be supergirls- girls who never fail (and when they do, it's not far off from a world crisis), never need help from anyone, and do what others tell them to do instead of following their own dreams. You're Amazing! encourages readers to stop trying to be "supergirls", and rather become "Amazing Girls", girls who learn from their mistakes, never give up, get support from peers and adults in their life, and follow their life goals. Each chapter in this book sheds light on different topics that exist in every girl's life- from peers, to school, to family, to the future. Every chapter includes journal prompts, conversation starters, activities to try, and inspiration from real heroes. You're Amazing! is presented by Girls Inc., an organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Why You'll Love It:
•It's great for any girl...especially those in middle school.
•There are many spaces for journal entries.
•Fun facts and statistics about what other girls think!
•Quizzes, activities, and other interactive ideas bring this book to life!
•Every chapter encourages communication between girls and their parents, teachers and friends through "Instant Messages".
•The back has resources of books, magazines, and websites that every girl should have readily availible.
•It's $8.95, with eleven chapters that could improve your life. Now that's a worthy deal!

Just Another Girl by Melody Carlson

Award-winning author Melody Carlson has written this captivating novel filled with struggle, love, and the longing to be free. Aster Flynn is a teenage girl who thinks that her life is anything but normal. She hasn’t seen her dad in years, her mom is always working, her older sister is too obsessed with her boyfriend, and her younger sister is mentally handicapped, leaving Aster to fully care for her. Since she’s so occupied with housekeeping and her sister’s needs, she hardly has a life of her own. She hasn’t even had a boyfriend, until Owen, AKA Mr. Popularity, takes an interest in her. Will Aster finally get a chance to live her own life, or will her little sister keep messing things up? Why You’ll Love It:

• It’s perfect for teenage girls of any age.
• It’s 224 pages, but the book is so interesting, you can easily read it in one sitting.
• Written by an award-winning author (if you like this book, you’ll love the other ones she wrote)!
• Brand new! This was just published in January 2009. This book depicts how teen girls “really” live- life isn’t always perfect. Not all teenage girls live with the perfect family, have boyfriends, and own a car.
• It will definitely give a greater understanding of how to treat someone with mental disabilities.
• Great deal! Only $9.99!