Book details
A Field Guide to High School
Description
Andie has just finished eighth grade and will be starting high school in the fall. The good news: Her super-popular valedictorian big sister, Claire, is graduating and won't be there to put Andie in the shadows. The bad news: Her super-popular valedictorian big sister, Claire, is graduating and won't be there to help her. But Claire hasn't forgotten Andie.For her little sister, Claire has put together a guide that covers everything a freshman needs to know but didn't even think to ask. Andie reads every word and even shares it with her best friend, Bess.But sometimes they wonder if Harvard-bound Claire got everything right! In this hilarious and honest look at one girl's heroic attempt to conquer high school, readers will get all the benefit of Claire's wisdom about making those four years more than bearableand absolutely memorable. Fortunately, high school happens only once in a lifetime.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
proficient
Length
144 pages
Why to read
- Gain Insightful Tips: The book may offer practical advice and tips on how to navigate the complex social and academic landscape of high school, which can be invaluable for students who are about to enter or are currently attending high school.
- Relatable Experiences: If the book includes anecdotes or stories from real high school experiences, it can help readers feel less alone in their struggles and more understood in their journey through high school.
- Preparation for Challenges: High school can present a variety of challenges, from academic pressure to social dynamics. Reading the book could help students prepare for these challenges by providing strategies for dealing with them effectively.
- Enhanced Self-awareness: The book might encourage self-reflection and personal growth by prompting readers to consider their own goals, strengths, and areas for improvement as they relate to the high school experience.