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Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Graduating from high school is a big step for any girl. She is leaving her childhood behind and beginning the rest of her life. She is also leaving her mother's protective circle of love and guidance. One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her daughter at this pivotal moment in her life is good counsel. In And One More Thing Before You Go...Maria Shriver, bestselling author, acclaimed journalist, First Lady of California, and mother of two daughters,...
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Language
English
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Likened to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, What Katy Did Next is a timeless classic for both children and adults to enjoy. The story of Katy Carr, the lanky, good-hearted tomboy who learns to be gentle and patient, is continued in this third instalment of Susan Coolidge's popular Katy series. When Mrs. Ashe, a widower, discovers that her visiting nephew has...
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Series
Publisher
Regan Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
With information on entertaining, etiquette, housekeeping, basic home repair, decorating, sex, and beauty, The Modern Girl's Guide to Life became a sensational bestseller as young women everywhere discovered this indispensable book covered everything they should know . . . but might not. Now, in this revised edition of the classic, style maven Jane Buckingham reveals more of the helpful tips and secrets that get passed down from generation to generation,...
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Language
English
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"Whether you're a long-time fan of Louisa May Alcott who is eager to explore more of her oeuvre or a newcomer to her work, the charming stories collected in A Garland of Girls offer a pleasing introduction to the imaginative world of the author best known for writing the beloved novel Little Women. Originally intended for girls and young adults, this collection will bring a smile to the faces of readers of all ages." --
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Language
English
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Description
"In this stream-of-consciousness novel, an eighteen-year-old Irish girl, recently arrived in London to attend drama school, meets an older, well-regarded actor. While she is naive and thrilled by life in the big city, he is haunted by more than a few demons, and the clamorous relationship that ensues risks undoing them both." --
Author
Publisher
Center Street
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
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Description
In a society driven by celebutante news and myspace profiles, women of class, style and charm are hard to come by. The Audrey and Katharines of the world continue to lose their luster as thongs, rehab and outrageous behavior burn up the daily headlines. But, despite appearances, guys still want a girl they can take home to their mom, employers still like to see a tailored suit and peers still respect classy conduct. So is it possible to maintain old...
13) Smart girl
Author
Publisher
Lake Union Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A young designer works on getting noticed by a guy who is her polar opposite and seems to be dating someone new every time she turns around."--
16) Margot: a novel
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A moving portrait of a young woman's struggle to break free from her upper-class upbringing amid the whirlwind years of the sexual revolution"--
18) The girl's guide: getting the hang of your whole complicated, unpredictable, impossibly amazing life
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A colossal cheat sheet for your post-college years, answering all the needs of the modern woman-from mastering money to placating overly anxious parents, from social media etiquette to the pleasure and pain of dating (and why it's not a cliché to love yourself first).
A perfect combination of tried-and-true advice and been-there tips, it's a one-stop resource that includes how to clean up your digital reputation, info on finding an apartment you...
19) Chocolate for a teen's spirit: inspiring stories for young women about hope, strength, and wisdom
Publisher
Fireside
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A collection of real-life stories written by teenage girls and women about their experiences as they moved into adulthood and searched for spiritual grounding.
20) April shadows
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Series
Shadows ; 1
Language
English
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An unhappy and overweight adolescent, April Taylor struggles to cope with the desertion and death of her father, the suicide of her mother, her new life with her lesbian sister, and her doubts about her own sexual orientation.