For Girls Only: Everything Great about Being a Girl »

Laura Dower is the author of more than sixty books for young readers of all ages—from media tie-ins to original fiction. She is also the author of the popular series From the Files of Madison Finn. She lives in New York State with her husband and three children.

Everything great about being a girl is packed into this fun and informative book.

School Library Journal

Gr 6-10

Dower has crafted a fun-filled, well-designed book chock-full of facts, trivia, and advice. Beginning with a letter that urges girls not to read the book from start to finish, but rather to savor the entries at random, the author includes the silly ("Menu of the World Weird"), the practical ("How to Write a Thank You note"), the mystical ("Phrenology anyone?") and the sage (tips on going green). Where's a great hiding spot for your secret journal? What's the deadliest diamond ever? Which talisman will bring you the most luck? These questions and more are answered. The design and illustrations are spot-on. In what could be a very busy text, the layout complements the words beautifully, creating a visually appealing package. The "For Girls Only SuperQuiz" is a tween/teen version of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator that's just plain fun. Also included is a bonus Tarot card, secreted between the pages of fortune-telling and luck entries. While the book does not address anything new or different, it stands out for its witty presentation.-Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta