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32 pp.
| Heinemann |
August, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-4034-9691-1$28.21
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4-6Real Deal series.
Factual information about the physical changes wrought by adolescence segues into a discussion of the accompanying emotional turbulence. Sheen's reassuring tone is spot on; less successful are generic "Case Studies": "Lester's voice broke during an important scene. Lester felt like running off the stage. But he kept on acting." Stock photos appear throughout in a gaudy layout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.