What Every Girl Should Know: An A-Z of Health - from Allergies to Zits!

This compact health dictionary deals with physical and emotional well being for girls. It is an attractive package: bright cover, easy-read type face and a variety of formats reassure, inform and entertain. Bold type is used for key words and personal testimonies give a human face to such issues as bullying and teenage pregnancy. Entries are helpfully cross-referenced and the emphasis throughout is one of optimism, warmth and support. Addresses and telephone numbers of support agencies are included and there is a reading list for those wishing to delve deeper into problems. Information is punchily summarised and this is a useful book both for providing information and encouraging frank discussion.