A Smart Girl's Guide To Sticky Situations

A Smart Girl's Guide...

by American Girl, Nancy Holyoke, Bonnie Timmons

Here's what to do when
* a friend tell the whole school which boy you like
*your dog is lost
*somebody wants to copy your homework
*your ride doesn't show
*You're caught in an earthquake
*you get blamed for losing the game
*you're asked to dance but you don't know how

Learn to take charge and be confident when things get complicated, scary, or just plain embarrassing!

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Self Help, Parenting, Guides

88 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw this series here on Goodreads and thought it would be perfect for our girls, especially as they get older and enter their preteen/teenage years. I know that they will rely on me and my advice less and look to outside sources. I want those sources to be as reliable and solidly rational as possible and offer common sense solutions. These books are great ways to get this kind of advice in a fresh and light format, without a parent's preachy attitude. The book is short, but offers advice on a variety of topics, including dealing with gossip, embarrassment, menstural mishaps, and other tricky problems. It's probably a bit old for our girls, but our oldest found this one at our local library and loved it. She read through the book quickly, first going to the particular topics she was interested in, and then reading the rest of the situations. I read a few of the topics with her, but then read the rest on my own as well. I am sure that we will borrow more of the books in this series from our local library and I hope that they will not only serve to offer good advice, but also be conversation starters that we can use to talk about difficult subjects.

[Shiloh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the information. Some people said it was awful because it was informational, but it's supposed to be like that. It really helped me out in the monologue (one person act) for drama class. I also know how to be less embarrassed. I also can stand up for myself to bullies a lot better. Thanks American Girl! I think it is a great book for girls in middle school, and fifth graders. I advice you get this book. It will help you with natural disasters, social issues, embarrassment, and so much more.

[jOsEpHiNe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an American girl book, but I have to say that it was very well written and is great for most ages of girls. It's very cute, not to mention super handy, and has some fun little illustrations to go along with the simple tips for any mishap you might get stuck in. Some ideas are not absolutely necessary (but you never know), but if you have time, get in to 'sticky situations' once in a while, and want a good laugh (as well as totes good info), get this book!

[Heather Clawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Man, I wish I'd had this when I was in high school! A friend sent this to me for Christmas as a tongue-in-cheek gift but it's got a pretty good take on how to handle not just emergency situations, but those ear-tingling embarrassing situations as well. Apparently the less you react to an embarassing situation, the faster you get over it. Who knew!!?! *grin*

[Panda Incognito · Rating 3 out of 5]

This American Girl nonfiction book shares practical, empowering information for how girls can handle different situations they might find themselves in. Some of the advice is outdated, now that cell phones are ubiquitous, but most of it is timeless. Girls who struggle with anxiety are likely to find this book especially helpful, since it outlines what to do in different challenging or dangerous situations and can help them feel prepared.

This book is designed for girls who are already going through puberty. Parents should know that it addresses things like period leaks, and should be prepared to explain and discuss this if a younger child reads the book.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

The girls in the 3rd through 5th grade at the school that I am the volunteer librarian seem to love these books and want me to get more . I finally made time to read them and they are very well done, interesting and thoughtful.

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book because it gives the solution to some problems that people would not have. I think 5 and 6 graders would like this book more.

[Azilee B · Rating 5 out of 5]

good life tips

[Back · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. For ages 10+ . However. Some other material would appropriate per topic if going over with an adult.

[Kara Kuehl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful! I loved it!

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a classic! I wish there was an updated version of this for the modern world so that today’s girls could get more out of it.

[hala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of the information in this book is very helpful and practical, but a few things are not as helpful. Everything, in my opinion, in the "keeping cool", the "using logic" and the "things they never taught you in school" chapters are all helpful and the information is good and reliable. But I feel like the scenarios that are about emotional problems rather than the physical problems (example: emotional problem- what to do when your best friend is moving away vs. physical problem- what to do if a mean dog is chasing you) aren't helpful. The ones that are more emotional rely more on common sense and what you feel you should do and not on facts and such. Overall, I liked this book because most of it is reliable and helpful. I just don't think that some sections are as helpful as the rest of the book.

[Douglas · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for young girls. I'm not a fan of the American Girl doll franchise, but I am a fan of their Smart Girl Guides and other self-help books for girls. This book focuses on sticky situations and how to work through them in a positive manner. There are definitely some useful tips on everyday problems a girl might encounter at school or in her life, with the advice given always focusing on the most positive and safest way to resolve the issues. My girls enjoyed reading through the book and it promoted some good discussion as well on other ways to handle adversity that might come their way.

[Veena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book teaches girls how to handle tough lifetime situations
Situations like...
Quick thinking, solving the impossible, saving face, using logic, keeping cool, being strong, and stuff they never taught in school.
Quick Thinking: If you forget your lines on stage.
Solving the Impossible:If your teacher hates you.
Saving Face: If you throw up at school.
Using Logic: How to find a lost dog.
Keeping Cool: If you fall through ice.
Being Strong: If you are wrongly accused.
Stuff Not Taught in School: If you spill cherry soda on the carpet.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a nice concept and I would probably recommend as a light read for juvenile readers. I wasn't as interested in the advice because I was definitely too old for the situations in the book, but I thought the advice was sound and could prove helpful in a stressful situation. I might recommend.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009...

[$hanel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you been bullied or gotten a wechie by a total freak? Are you in the middle of a tornado warning? Are you in the middle of nowhere? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you could use A Smart Girl`s Guide To Sticky Situations book. It will help you with all the problems you have developed in your life or developing now. So if you have even worse problems then you REALLY should read this book! It helps!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is wonderful for telling you how to get out of sticky situations such as if your teacher hates you, if your sister reads your diary, how to find a lost dog, and much more. This book will also tell you to tell your parents. :( But we all know it is the right thing to do. READ THIS!

[Selkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had had this book growing up!

[Sierra mcroy · Rating 3 out of 5]

really cool tricks to getting out of tricky situations

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

see review for Smart girls:Money

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of preparations for sticky icky situations. Be prepared! Read this book! Even if it never will happen to you, it's best to be prepared!

[Jaiden♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really helpful. I read it a few years ago, and even though I haven't come across many of these situations yet, it's always good to have advice in case I do.

[Maddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

HAHAHA.

Smart, funny, and can actually be kind of useful if you find yourselves in a situation described.

Entertaining to read =D.

[Brianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is soooooo awsome.i think all girls would like it!!!!!!!!

[2 Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very helpful and funny. It is kind of weird and America Girl thinks of everything humiliating that could happen

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Especially good for the child who isn't great of thinking about other solutions.

[Mickey Patel]

I wanna read dis book coz its my wish to read smart girls guide books nd soo i find the topic of dis book pretty interesting

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book because it helps you figure out what to do and where to go if you have trouble. I would share this with my friends and I think girls my age should have these kinds of books.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a good book with lots of helpful advice.

[Katie]

this realy help me in my problems