Features
- Reading level: Young Adult
- Cover Type: Paperback with 208 pages
- Published by: Little, Brown Young Readers October 1, 2002
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0316174041
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0316174046
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Book Dimensions:
6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 5.8 ounces
From School Library Journal
Grade 6 Up-This companion to The Girls' Book of Friendship (2001) and The Girls' Book of Wisdom (1999, both Little, Brown) deals with finding true love and keeping it strong. The quotes come from both male and female celebrities and dignitaries, while the stories are by unknown writers. Good, interesting "Fascinating Facts" end each chapter. Readers will enjoy the sage advice and sigh at the bliss recounted as they are guided through all stages of love, from the first stirrings of a crush to a breakup, and they will return to these pages when they are looking for inspiration or comfort. Although nothing new is presented, this well-put-together collection would make a nice pick-me-up.
Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Review
Full of self-esteem-building ideas on being single, having confidence and thinking for yourself. An ideal primer for girls about dating. --
Megan Finnerty, Arizona Republic, 10-22-02: Author Guides Girls Through Love's ThicketNominated by ALA for "Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers", 2003 --
American Library Association (ALA)Offers teens a peek at the years ahead (and might help parents to better communicate with their budding offspring). --
Linda M. Castellitto, BookSense.comValentine wisdom --
Teen People, February 2002Whether you're madly in love or still looking, you'll dig this collection of stories and quotes (celebs weigh in, too!) --
Twist magazine, December 2002
Reader ReviewsMore than anything in this transitory life mine eyes desire the sight of you. ~Catherine of Aragon The Girls' Book of Love is a collection of stories, poems, lyrics and quotes. Throughout the pages of this beautiful collection, the mysteries of love are revealed. It is more a celebration than an explanation and you will also discover trends and trivia. Is personality more important than looks? Is there a scientific way to measure love? What are the first signs of falling in love? Can fantasy be a natural pain reliever? Why should you whisper into the left ear? I remember being in love when I was just seven years old and I think all girls can relate to the desire to be in love all the time. Being in love makes the world more interesting, you feel more inspired and for women, this might just be a way of life. A few of the true love stories take place in exotic places. A sixteen-year-old gazes intensely at her newfound love while visiting temples in India and then while traveling in Egypt, a girl is frozen in place by the sight of boy she views from a distance. "Although our time together was short, it's a treasure I'll hold in my heart forever. He was the beginning of something great, and through his eyes I saw the beauty of life. ~Dina Chehata, 16 Reading about love and being in love is pure pleasure for the female heart. Catherine Dee has captured these desires, soul longings, the wonder and excitement of first love and the experience of discovering something new. Within these pages you will find intellectual enjoyment to satisfy your curiosity and warmth and longing to satisfy your heart. ~The Rebecca Review
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