GEN: YA BOOK REVIEW

[Saint Joseph High School <sjhs@FIX.NET>]

Netters:
        A new YA author has hit the scene with a bang!  Wendelin Van Draanen
has penned her first novel published by HarperCollins titled "How I survived
being a girl" and it's a "sure-fire winner".  Although the novel is written
for ages 8-12, anyone who has fond memories of a particular summer during
their pre-teen years will enjoy this read.  "Carolyn" takes you through the
trials and tribulations of a 12-year-old girl growing up in a family of all
boys and her desparate need for acceptance.  The novel is sprinkled with
humor and wit with a dash of philosphy and you'll find yourself laughing out
loud all through the novel.  A delightful read!  Ms. Van Draanen also has a
mystery series soon to be published by Random House.

Tonia Jetter, Librarian
St. Joseph High School
Santa Maria, California