Too Old for This, Too Young for That!: Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years [Paperback]

Harriet S. Mosatche (Author), Karen Unger (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up

No wonder it’s called “middle school.” If you’re in grades 6–9, you’re not a child anymore…but you’re not a grown-up either. You have more freedom…but not enough. Your life is more exciting…and more stressful. You’re faced with a lot of decisions…but where can you turn for advice? Your friends are as confused as you are, and your parents might not understand what you’re going through.

Finally there’s a survival guide especially for middle schoolers. Comprehensive, interactive, friendly, and fun, it addresses issues that matter to young people this age. Survival tips cover everything from the physical and emotional changes and how to cope, to dealing with family, friends, and school, to taking charge of your life through good decision making and goal setting.

Packed with facts, advice, quotes from kids, and helpful tips for surviving the in-between years, this is just what boys and girls need to make the most of middle school—and beyond.
 

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-A guide for youngsters in their "tween" years. Written in a lively manner, the book addresses changing bodies, health, emotions, privacy, family issues, dating, school, peer pressure, and time management. There are examples of different types of situations or problems that might arise and numerous ideas and suggestions to try. Sidebars recommend hot lines, Web sites, and books (including a number published by Free Spirit). An orderly table of contents and complete index allow students to browse through portions of particular interest. Humorous, black-and-white cartoon illustrations and diagrams are scattered throughout. There are a few blank charts and questionnaires with the recommendation that readers photocopy them before filling them out. All in all, an informative, helpful resource.
Leslie Ann Lacika, Dingman-Delaware Middle School, Dingman's Ferry, PA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

This comprehensive guide offers preteens seven chapters filled with information and advice to help ease the transition from childhood to adolesence. A "survival tip" begins each chapter. The first tip, "Get used to your changing body," presents the greatest challenge for middle-schoolers. The authors handle this sensitive subject very well, discussing the body changes of boys and girls using appropriate terms like penis and vagina, and briefly describing events that occur during puberty, such as erection and ejaculation, and the onset of menstruation. Other chapters cover self-esteem, family relationships, friendships, school and extracurricular activities. The final tip, "Take charge of your life," gives some good advice on making choices and managing time and money. Sprinkled throughout the book are humorous cartoon drawings; reproducible fill-in pages, including an online safety contract, budget chart, and goal-setting guide; kid quotes; and listings of print and online resources. Lauren Peterson
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (February 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420678
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420677
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since 1997, I've been giving advice online. My site (http://www.AskDrM.org) has separate columns for kids, teens, young adults, and parents. My co-advisors include my son, a recent college graduate, and my daughter, a college senior. We don't always agree, so readers get different perspectives on their issues. I have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology, which has given me a solid background in research and in understanding how children and adolescents develop. I use my knowledge and experience for my book projects as well as for my work as a program development and evaluation consultant. Whenever I am working on a book, I do lots of interviews and focus groups. Previously, I have been a college professor in psychology and a vice-president for Girl Scouts of the USA. I love to give talks to community groups, at schools, and on radio and television. I am also interviewed frequently by newspaper and magazine writers. Sharing information and helping kids and parents deal with concerns, such as bullies and family communication problems, are important to me. For example, when I appeared on the Today Show, I spoke about Internet safety and was able to provide advice that could help kids avoid dangerous situations. My volunteer work includes being a member of the American Bar Association Commission on Youth at Risk and the Advisory Commission to the Standing Committe on Public Education.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice Book, May 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Too Old for This, Too Young for That!: Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift, and I read every single word. It contained really good advice that helped me to get through 6th grade. Now I'm better prepared for the rest of my time in middle school. The quotes made this book so interesting, and they were fun too. I keep the book on my desk so I can go back to the sections I need whenever I want.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for kids and great for group work!, April 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Too Old for This, Too Young for That!: Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years (Paperback)

I thought this was a great book! It was written in language geared toward Middle School youth and for boys as well as girls. It's a book that makes talking about difficult and sometimes awkward topics fun for kids. It's a great group work tool also.

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for middle school kids and their parents, April 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Too Old for This, Too Young for That!: Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years (Paperback)

This book has everything - fun quizzes (I loved the mad lib in the chapter on body changes), great study tips, and even stuff about bullies.