cover image A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School: Everything You Need to Know about Juggling More Homework, More Teachers, and More Friends!

A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School: Everything You Need to Know about Juggling More Homework, More Teachers, and More Friends!

Julie Williams. American Girl Publishing Inc, $9.95 (96pp) ISBN 978-1-58485-877-5

Planners, guidebooks and stories from American Girls help prepare students for the new school year. A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School: Everything You Need to Know About Juggling More Homework, More Teachers, and More Friends! by Julie Williams, illus. by Angela Martini, helps preteens deal with the increased stresses and responsibilities that come with starting middle school. Topics include making friends, handling bullies and managing extracurricular activities.

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