From School Library Journal
Gr 6-9-Similar to the "Coping" series (Rosen), these books provide general information on already well-covered topics. Bianchi provides information about the legal issues surrounding divorce. She explains child custody and child support, and the rights of minors such as being allowed to state a preference to aid the custody decision. Frisch begins by advising readers that money may become more of an issue once parents divorce, and provides tips for finding references, looking for work, and being more helpful at home. The issue of a parent trying to buy a child's love with gifts the other can't afford is also addressed. The lack of statistics makes these titles unlikely to become dated quickly, but this omission also limits their usefulness for reports. Many of the photos don't seem to address the text, and some of the captions are out of sync with the pictures. Consider these books only as replacements for older books on the same subject, though they provide little new information.-Sarah Prielipp, Harrison Community Library, MI
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