Yikes! A Smart Girl's Guide To Surviving Tricky, Sticky, Icky Situations [Paperback]

American Girl Editors (Author), Bonnie Timmons (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Girls will learn to take charge and feel confident in a variety of tough situations, from being threatened by a bully to getting caught in an earthquake to falling down the stairs at school. Problem-solving strategies and tips from experts empower girls, and warm writing and humorous illustrations keep the book's tone light.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Girl guidance-and all-out fun-abounds in an array of smart and sassy titles. The first, Yikes! A Smart Girl's Guide to Surviving Tricky, Sticky, Icky Situations from the editors of American Girl, illus. by Bonnie Timmons, provides commonsense solutions to 40 scenarios, including what to do "if you're having your period and get blood on your clothes." In addition to quick-fix ideas, the volume offers preventive measures to avoid the situation next time. The pocket-size paperback's straightforward section headings (e.g., "Quick Thinking" and "Using Logic") tie predicaments together; cartoon-like illustrations add a touch of humor. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-For the most part, the entries in this book hit the mark, with advice about such predicaments as not getting along with one's teacher or being caught doing something wrong. There's the lighthearted (what to do if you fall down stairs in front of people) and also the deadly serious (what to do "if you fall through ice"). Friends figure often, among them those who want to copy homework or who tell others the name of your crush. At times, however, the featured situations will have limited applicability, such as "how not to fall off a horse." And some readers may not be highly interested in how to remove various stains from carpet and clothing. That said, the last advice is a statement of empowerment: "You can stand on your own two feet. You've got a good brain. You've got common sense. Keep them handy. Trust yourself. You'll be able to handle just about anything." That advice alone makes the book worthy of purchase. Colorful cartoon drawings brighten the pages.
Laurie von Mehren, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Amer Girl; 2 Revised edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584855304
• ISBN-13: 978-1584855309
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, 5 stars, no doubt!, December 30, 2005

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Melissa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yikes! A Smart Girl's Guide To Surviving Tricky, Sticky, Icky Situations (Paperback)

A Smart Girl's Guide To Sticky Situations is the best book I have ever owned. It actually talks about the things that girl pre-teens and girl teenagers have to go through when they are becoming a "woman" over time. This book really helped me in all topics. It helped me with periods the most...which is about the most confusing thing once teenagers know about what it is, how it works, what to do, and most of all how to protect.

This book doesn't help with just periods. It helps with things that are very embarrissing (spelling check?), tips when getting lost, how to avoid dangerous things, dealing with rumors, and so, so much more!

I'm sure that everyone that bought this book, will have no questions at the end. This book has everything you need to know!

-Melissa

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read, June 16, 2006

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Just the image (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yikes! A Smart Girl's Guide To Surviving Tricky, Sticky, Icky Situations (Paperback)

I bought this for my 13 year old daughter. She opened the book, read what interested her and never touched the book again. Although she did state the advice was good and mostly common sense. I sat and read it cover to cover and did realize most everything is common sense placed in a cute format. It is a very quick and entertaining read (silly illustrations). I would purchase this for a pre-teen not a know-it-all teen. Suggested age 9-12.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book!, December 12, 2005

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Auntie H. (Lansdowne, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yikes! A Smart Girl's Guide To Surviving Tricky, Sticky, Icky Situations (Paperback)

Very fun book. Purchased it for my 10 year old niece. Couple of surprising write ups on what to do if your period bleeds through your clothes and what do to if a tampon falls out of your backpack at school. Wasn't quite expecting that. As long as the young lady has had "the chat" with an adult, this is a great book filled with fun, light-hearted advice.