by Mavis Jukes
First published 2003
A teenage girl faces the confusing world of adolescent health and wellness. She grapples with questions about her changing body, nutrition choices, and physical fitness. Friends offer conflicting advice about everything from diet trends to exercise routines. Her mother provides some guidance, but many topics feel too awkward to discuss at home. School health classes cover the basics, but real life presents more complex situations. She learns to distinguish between helpful information and harmful myths about female health. The girl discovers that taking care of herself means more than following rules from magazines. She finds her own path through the maze of health decisions that teenage girls must navigate. Her journey reveals that wellness involves both physical choices and emotional confidence.
Genres: self-help, adolescence, non-fiction, health
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, self-discovery
128 pages · Library Binding · Tandem Library