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Pubertät

The core of this teen book-a cheesy (literally) allegory about four characters navigating a maze in pursuit of happiness (cheese) with varying success-is identical to the cheese-quest story told in Johnson's grownup book. The only difference is that the opening and closing backstory that pads out < I> Who Moved My Cheese? for Teens involves a group of teenagers kibbutzing in the cafeteria, not a group of adults attending their high school reunion.

Of course, it's hard to argue with the essence of Johnson's commonsense message: one of the few constants in life is change, and the sooner we learn to anticipate and adjust to change, the happier we'll be. But most criticisms of the book (and there have been many) boil down to the fact that < I> Cheese is just too reductive and simplistic, and sometimes change in our lives can and should be resisted. ( It hasn't helped that the book's popularity among corporate managers has come to be associated with layoffs. . . er, cheese removals. ) But whatever your take on Johnson's philosophy, you'd do well to keep it to yourself. Otherwise, you can count on your teenager to form the exact opposite opinion. ( Ages 12 and older) < I>-Paul Hughes

Written in the understanding tone of an older sibling, the author discusses the emotional changes of puberty and provides coping advice for getting through this delicate time.

Talking to boys is an exciting part of a girl's life? Well, exciting and potentially agonizing. . . . How to Talk to Boys gives a realistic picture of the challenges and choices that face girls today when they're talking to boys. Written by a highly experienced educator, it provides a clear and informative guide to help girls through obstacles like shyness and awkwardness. Featuring "uncut" individual comments from girls, this audiobook links their ideas about their ability to develop boys as friends and looks at what is needed to further a friendship into a relationship. It's all about talking, listening, and asking the kinds of questions that lead to healthy friendships and relationships. It's not rocket science!