THE BOY BOOK by E. Lockhart

Ruby now has her license and is ready for her junior year at her school, Tate Prep--but last year's drama isn't over. Nora, Cricket and Kim who used to be her best friends are no longer her best friends. These were the girls she wrote 'the boy book' with. Jackson, who is Ruby's ex-boyfriend, is still seeing Kim (who is far away in Tokyo). Ruby starts getting panic attacks when her life begins getting very hectic. So her parents get her a shrink, Dr Z. Ruby's topless photos leak, and Nora begins finally to talk to Ruby again. Ruby's life is starting to come together. Jackson leaves a note in Ruby's cubby at her job at the zoo which leaves her puzzled. As November week creeps up, her parents finally allow Ruby to choose a more expensive trip. Ruby chooses Canoe island which is conveniently the same island her ex-best friend is going to. Although things between Kim and Ruby stay the same as ex-best friends, Ruby's life begins to come back together with her other best friends coming into her life.

I learned that everything happens for a reason.

Good interesting book from start to finish, great book for teens.

Recommended for grades 6-8.


KH in Greenville

MY ANXIOUS MIND: A TEEN'S GUIDE TO MANAGING ANXIETY AND PANIC by Michael A. Tompkins and and Katherine A. Martinez

How do you know when anxiety is a problem? What is anxiety? If your feeling anxious or may be worried that anxiety is taking over your life, this book is right for you. This book covers first what anxiety is and asks you questions so you can figure out if your anxiety is excessive or taking over your life. This book teaches you how to face anxiety, when to seek help, even tips and ways to plan your life so you're feeling less anxious. A little anxiety is good for a person but when your anxiety begins to take over your life this book can be the best resource. It's full of easy to understand information and basically maps out ways to help.

I gained many new ways to deal with anxiety and panic and learned about the worry wheel which is made up of your anxious mind, body and actions.

An excellent book which gives you ways to feel less anxious instantly. Doesn't just explain what anxiety is, it takes each thing about anxiety and ways to deal with it and goes from there.

Recommended for all teens and adults.


KH in Greenville

GET WELL SOON by Julie Halpern

Anna is sent to a mental hospital to work on her panic attacks. Now she must learn to live in the hospital and adjust to her peers and the new rules.

I would recommend this book to a friend because it was a good, entertaining book. It teaches us that it doesn't matter what medication you need, friends will always make you feel the best.

Recommended.
Joe in Esopus