girls

Belle Teal Harper's entrance into fifth-grade in the early 1960s brings many changes and challenges as her Gran's memory begins to slip, her mom spends long hours away at work, and her class gets two new students, including an African-American boy.

A preteen girl's guide to basic health and hygiene--from braces to bras, pimples to periods, hair care to healthy eating.

When Caroline's father heads off to battle in the War of 1812, she and her mother must guard her father's shipyard from the enemy.

A colorful graphic novel in which Magic Trixie is fed up with her parents and wants to sleep over at each one of her friend's homes. Suddenly Magic Trixie discovers things aren't so great at their homes either.

A young girl shares many things, including her thoughts on becoming a big sister, freedom, joy, death, peace, and hope through the secrets, lists, poems, and inventions she records in her diary.

Flora and Ruby anxiously await the arrival of their first cousin--a baby who is being adopted by their aunt Allie around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Answers questions from pre-teen girls about sensitive topics such as braces, puberty, eating habits, and shaving.

Abby invites the new girl in town, Hannah, on a week-long camping trip, but their new friendship is quickly strained by spending so much time with Abby's family.

Young Sophie discovers a magical, hidden garden on a summer's day.

Presents extracts from "Heidi," "Little Women," "Anne of Green Gables," "Pippi Longstocking," "The Great Gilly Hopkins," "Ramona the Pest," and other favorite books featuring strong female characters known for their resourcefulness, courage, and sense of adventure.