It's a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe and in Charge

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Summary: I Agree!
Review: I agree with the reviewer who wrote the parental warning. I tried to submit a similar review when I first got this book in December of 2000, but Amazon edited it out because I mentioned some of the chapter headings on various forms of sex covered in the book. I guess in four years' time mentioning oral and anal sex has become more acceptable. I bought the book because I had found Mavis Jukes' first book to be so helpful, wry and well written. While this book is indicated as a book for pre-teens, it is much more advanced in it's sexual content than I felt my then 11 year-old was ready to read about. Now that she is almost 15, I am thinking about bringing it down from the topmost shelf of the cabinet where it has collected dust for the last 4 years. Be warned that it is not really appropriate reading for a pre-teen, at least not in my hosehold, and certainly not without heavy parental input and discussion.

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Summary: A bit advanced, but good information
Review: I have a ten year old and wasn't sure if I should buy this book, or the version of it that is for ages 8 & up. I ended up buying both so I could check them out. I can't say I really find either book perfect for someone in-between 8 and 12. The 12+ book has way too much information for a ten year old (and I am not very conservative) -- condoms, birth control, masturbation, etc. The other book really didn't have enough information on the mechanics of "how a baby is made" but I decided to go with that one for now. I'll hold this book off for at least a year or two. My daughter does have "The Care and Keeping of You" by American Girl Library and I really do prefer that book for explaining changing bodies, but it does not explain sex at all, whereas this series does. PS -- I found the narrative in both Jukes' books to be a bit goofy and weird at times, too, but that may be just my take on it.

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Summary: This book helped me so much to understand what was happening
Review: I really like how Mavis Jukes didn't back away from all the subjects of growing up but explained them all in a way that was reassurring and comforting. I am so happy that this book came out. It has helped me so much.

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Summary: A bit advanced, but good information
Review: I recently purchased this book for my 11 year old niece. She lives with her father and her brother and doesn't always have someone around who she can talk to about certain things. The book is not a substitute for discussion but it has been very helpful. She loves it and has not been able to put it down. It is a perfect gift for any little woman you know.

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Summary: A great gift
Review: I recently purchased this book for my 11 year old niece. She lives with her father and her brother and doesn't always have someone around who she can talk to about certain things. The book is not a substitute for discussion but it has been very helpful. She loves it and has not been able to put it down. It is a perfect gift for any little woman you know.

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Summary: It was really good
Review: I thought that this book was rally good. It helped me understand what to do when I go through the growing up stage. It talks about how to handle yourself when you go through that stage. It kinda made me feel better about not being worried about growing up. I thought that the author did a really great jo in making the book comferting to preteens and teens.

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Summary: This is a book that all pre-teen girls should read!
Review: I thought this book was very informative. I read it, and I got so much more informaton than I would without having to ask my mother all the questions and become embarrassed. It was great!

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Summary: Reassuring, helpful: What many preteen girls need to hear.
Review: If you give your pre-teen daughter one book this year, give her this one. This is the wise older friend, the "aunt" so many of us wished for. In a gentle, friendly, unassuming way, Mavis Jukes tells girls about their maturing bodies and the issues they'll face as they grow up. Jukes tells it like it is, from the trivial-but-important (e.g. how to get that first bra) to the vitally important (sexual assault, harassment, HIV, peer pressure and dangerous choices). Jukes never talks down or belittles the seriousness of adolescent feelings. At the same time, she never soft-pedals the consequences of making adult choices when you're still a child: "You're a kid: breasts, new body hair and having a period doesn't change that." Reassuring, well-written and engaging, *It's A Girl Thing* packs a lot of information into a very readable package. Share this book with a girl you love.

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Summary: Reassuring, helpful: What many preteen girls need to hear.
Review: If you give your pre-teen daughter one book this year, give her this one. This is the wise older friend, the "aunt" so many of us wished for. In a gentle, friendly, unassuming way, Mavis Jukes tells girls about their maturing bodies and the issues they'll face as they grow up. Jukes tells it like it is, from the trivial-but-important (e.g. how to get that first bra) to the vitally important (sexual assault, harassment, HIV, peer pressure and dangerous choices). Jukes never talks down or belittles the seriousness of adolescent feelings. At the same time, she never soft-pedals the consequences of making adult choices when you're still a child: "You're a kid: breasts, new body hair and having a period doesn't change that." Reassuring, well-written and engaging, *It's A Girl Thing* packs a lot of information into a very readable package. Share this book with a girl you love.

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Summary: Great companion & guide for confusing pre-teen moments
Review: In a fun and factual way, this book answers most of the questions that are tough for girls to ask their parents. Even more important, giving your daughter this book will make it easier for her to come to you when its most important.