Morgenstern, M. (1999). The Real Rules for Girls. Chicago, IL: Girl Press.
ISBN-10: 0965975452
•Plot Summary
Six chapters of potentially the most sound, yet hilarious advice ever written down for teen girls. Morgenstern is committed to teaching teens about having reasonable expectations in areas of romance, work, their social lives, with their families, surrounding money, and also provides a series of invaluable tips for life's everyday headaches and upsets. Teens will learn that there is no such things as happy ever after, if you want a raise-ask for it, don't try to talk yourself out of going to a party because it might help with networking in other areas (esp work), remember that family will probably back your play when no one else will, learn how to manage money, and stop obsessing over things that won't matter in five years (like being unpopular, and losing weight). Woven into the no nonsense lessons provided, are interesting quips and quotes from some of the world's most famous women, most of them considered pioneers in their own professions.
•Critical Evaluation
Witty, but in a way that will really make teens pay attention to the advice. Fast-paced, but worthy of a second and third read, the sort of book a person buys so their teen can review the material later.
•Reader’s Annotation
Suitable for all teens, perhaps a good starter for tweens. Will carry girls through their early college years as well, particularly the sections on work, social life, and money.
•Information about the author
•Genre
Non-Fiction
•Curriculum Ties
Biology
Economics
Health
Home Economics
•Booktalking Ideas
Career advice, money management, relationships, social and professional networking
•Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 6-12/Ages 11-19
•Challenge Issues
N/A
•Why did you include this book in you’re the titles you selected?
While I have legal custody of my daughter, she does go away to visit her father's family each Summer, and I was looking for a book that talks about the facts of life in a way I would talk about them with her.
