The Truth - Diary of a Gutsy Tween

Barbara Becker Holstein

Summary

A supportive journey through the daily challenges and emotions of tweenhood in the form of a middle-school girl’s secret diary. 
 
Growing up is tough. Adults don’t always understand (even though they were once kids), and kids today face increasing pressure to be, look, or act a certain way. Written in the voice of a girl on the cusp of becoming a teenager, The Truth provides young girls with an opportunity to see how a girl who is in many ways like themselves handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Each new page brings forth a discussion to help girls handle everyday problems: How do you survive a bully? How do you handle a crush on a boy? What can you do about relentless teasing by your peers? What really matters as you grow older? 
 
In a positive and supportive diary-entry format, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein encourages tween girls to carry the most precious parts of themselves into adulthood. A great book for mothers and daughters to read together, The Truth aims to improve communication, understanding, and self-esteem for young girls as they enter the rocky road of teenager-dom.

Available since: 07/01/2014.

Print length: 120 pages.

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