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A Garfield comic.
Garfield is in bed
JON:Garfield, GARFIELD
GARFIELD:i'm not in right now, if you'd care to leave a messege, wait for the tone.
By the way this is so funny!
Now what are you waiting for?
Drop everything.

It's one of the funniest books I ever read!Here's a little sample: You know your getting fat when the phone company gives you your own area code.

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

A demented army general takes power in a land-locked country in East Africa, and orders the expulsion of an entire race claiming that God has ordered him to do so. As the Expulsion countdown clock ticks away, the "East Indians" run helter-skelter in search of a new country and a new identity. But the "East Indian" protagonist, David Da Costa, who is something of an African patriot, is sure his citizenship of the country will exempt him from the Expulsion order, which he imagines is largely aimed at Indians with British nationality. In the course of trying to verify his status, he discovers the plight of his own Goan community - a minority within a minority - at pains to be different, yet lumped in with the "East Indians." While the General tightens his grip of terror over the country, one shadowy Goan figure is already plotting his own, personal revenge.....

The novelist Francis Ebejer said of this book: (Sunday Times, Malta, 1985)
The General is Up is compulsive reading, totally engrossing. A particular time and place joins up with timelessness to produce literature. While it is certainly a political novel, it is, thanks to Nazareth the creative artist, art and novel first, the transformation of experience into destiny. Again, if politics reflects human passions, then the human content comes over strongly. Nazareth skilfully applies the right focus on a very human dilemma, without sacrificing the broader issues, and with the aid of characters that seem to have been wrested from silence and the night to appear in full and recognisable dimension."

A demented army general takes power in a land-locked country in East Africa, and orders the expulsion of an entire race claiming that God has ordered him to do so. As the Expulsion countdown clock ticks away, the "East Indians" run helter-skelter in search of a new country and a new identity. But the "East Indian" protagonist, David Da Costa, who is something of an African patriot, is sure his citizenship of the country will exempt him from the Expulsion order, which he imagines is largely aimed at Indians with British nationality. In the course of trying to verify his status, he discovers the plight of his own Goan community - a minority within a minority - at pains to be different, yet lumped in with the "East Indians." While the General tightens his grip of terror over the country, one shadowy Goan figure is already plotting his own, personal revenge.....

The novelist Francis Ebejer said of this book: (Sunday Times, Malta, 1985)
The General is Up is compulsive reading, totally engrossing. A particular time and place joins up with timelessness to produce literature. While it is certainly a political novel, it is, thanks to Nazareth the creative artist, art and novel first, the transformation of experience into destiny. Again, if politics reflects human passions, then the human content comes over strongly. Nazareth skilfully applies the right focus on a very human dilemma, without sacrificing the broader issues, and with the aid of characters that seem to have been wrested from silence and the night to appear in full and recognisable dimension."

The General is Up was published by TSAR Books in Toronto in 1991. The second edition was published by TSAR in December 1998. So the book is very much in print.

This is a great book that I recommend any and every teacher should own, it is great for discussions, drama, shows, and others. Again "A book that gives teenagers a chance to laugh at themselves and still feel good about it. Not a easy task!!". This book handles issues important to teens, the perils of becoming a adult with topics like drinking and driving, teenage parties, smoking, alcoholic parents and much more and it sets all this to a fun and upbeat tone!

My 12-year-old boy, who has an agent, was asked to come in and perform a 2-4 minute monolog. The library had material much too difficult, but this book is perfect for teens and has topics that they can relate to. A wonderful book and now I want to own it for his "future career."

The book Get in the Act is a great book. It is perfect for teens or young aduts who like to act and enjoy drama. It has plays, dialogues, and monulogues they can relate to. My friend and I did a couple of the skits and preformed them to our friends and family. We had such a fun time with this book. We have renewed it 5 times from the library already. Thanks this is a great book!

This book has 5 double-page layouts of pop-ups, flaps, spin wheels, tab pulls, and removable bits. Some of the flaps have flaps or pop-ups, too. Great illustrations and kooky touchs--removable Daily Gloom newspaper, school lunch recipe book, etc--will delight. The text describes the school led by Ms. Vampira, but the pictures tell another story - that of students.

The book starts with Cecil Swot being dropped at the school by his ghostly/deceased parents, while the other students look on. He isn't very comfortable with his new school. That is apparent throughout the book, as he and his peers appear on the pages. In the end, the report card states he may be misplaced and arrangements are being made to transfer him "upstairs."

While the pop-up/interactivity of this book are very good, I feel I should state it isn't over the top like some of the latest paper engineering (e.g. Sabuda, Reinhart circa 2008). I feel this book still stands well even with the advances in the area.

My only complaint would be it is so short. But there is a great deal packed into it. Shockingly, you can get a feel for the different personalities of the students from the five layouts even though the only text on them is the report card. Also, when you go back and look at it again, you see things you didn't notice the first time around.

I don't think most kids would find the book scary. It has little gross touches that most kids will find hilarious.

My ten year old step-son won't read anything, but he's read this book over and over again. The pictures and pop-ups are wonderful. I wish she would write more books like this one.

Great book Beautifull illustrations and a master work of pop-ups and paper engineering in general. It's a book for kids who like spooky stories, and adults will certaintly enjoyed. It's likely to become a classic pop-up.

You know hit on a great new kids' writer when his books include such offbeat titles as "Bubble Bath Pirates" and "Punk Farm." Now, I'm a sucker for toddler and youth books about pirates and cowgirl (not to mentionfarm punks), and author/illustrator Krosoczka has a winning storyline, eye-catching illustrations, and lots of humorous miscues in "Giddy Up, Cowgirl."

Neither rural or urban, this cowgirl's as suburban as a station wagon. However, her mind is on the range, full of expressions such as "YEE HAW!" "Saddle up, Ol' Jim! and the venerable "Yippeee Yi YEEEE! Yippee Yi Yo!" (Some Western dialects render that "Yi" as "Ki," but that must originate from a different suburb. "Cowgirl" accompanies When Momma invites "Cowgirl" to help her with some errands, Cowgirl is especially excited; after all, real cowgirls love helping. Unfortunately, Cowgirl's good-hearted intentions exceed her capabilities. Although she finds Momma's wallet beneath the feet of a rough looking feller in the bank, Cowgirl's help inadvertently results in letters flying about the sidewalk, dropped dirty clothes at the cleaners, and a lost grocery list ("Don't worry, Momma, I remember EVERYTHING on that list.") When a dozen eggs spill out onto the parking lot, Momma has already just about lost her patience, and Cowgirl has tears in her big round eyes.

This brings us to the dramatic climax: Momma giving her girl a great big hug, and reassuring her that "Accidents can happen, Cowgirl. Jusat remember, your momma loves you...because you always try." Awww. Any girl (or boy) will love that message. The kicker happens on the next page: Cowgirl opens the door of their SUV--just as a small hatchback drives by. "CRASH!" This last spread is somewhat jarring if taken too seriously, but provides a nice closing laugh. Krosoczka's applies thick, often textured-looking dark and light colors, with a director's combination of closeups and longer, establishing shots. In the peril fraught land of kids' picture books, this young author is definitely home on the range.

Child HAPPY READ ~~~ recommended ~~~ 4 stars

Mama tells her daughter to Giddy Up. With so much to do it is going to be a busy day. Mama's little gap toothed Cowgirl is single-minded in her efforts to be helpful. A high-spirited little girl who makes up with a super big imagination what she lacks in prowess; Cowgirl tends to have problems now and then. With her 10-pint hat set firmly in place, and filled with enthusiasm she and her plush armadillo are always ready to help.

So, she sings to make up for the broken car radio, locates Mama's missing wallet, she is entrusted with the grocery list at the store, and wants to help by mailing mom's letters. When she needs help she asks a biker dude for aid, she joins in filling the shopping basket and offers to help carry the bags of groceries, she helps take dirty clothes into the cleaner's for Mama and she hurries to open the car door for Mama.

A down cast little Cowgirl is deflated when she drops the clothes needing cleaning, realizes she forgot she must never speak to strangers, loses the list to a gust of wind and then puts all the wrong stuff in the basket, and drops the envelopes all over the sidewalk.

Mama restores confidence in her dejected assistant: Your momma loves you because you always try

Cowgirl talks the talk with lots of lingo such as Saddle up, Ol' Jim and Yippeee Yi Yeeee. Yippee Yi Yo She is truly a cowgirl.

My resident critics settled in for reading on the rug with expectant expressions brightening their faces. The cover of Giddy Up Cowgirl caught the attention of fourteen little people immediately. Declarations of Yee Haw and Tarnation soon had the kids giggling with delight as I read.

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter and his exuberant trying to help Mama came to mind immediately while reading Giddy Up Cowgirl. The kids agree both Little Critter and Cowgirl are a whole lot like me, sometimes I drop things too.

I liked the opportunity for discussion offered as I closed the book at the end of the reading; the kids talked about some of their own mishaps, and we talked about why little people might have problems now and then and that Mamas do continue to love them in spite of it all.

The kids agree; it is good to keep trying and not give up. Because we get better at doing stuff, if we keep trying.

Giddy Up Cowgirl is quickly becoming a class favorite in Mrs. M's room, Osage County, Oklahoma. The book is chosen for free time reading and for taking to read during DEAR time as we Drop Everything And Read.

Author/Illustrator Krosoczka's images used to exemplify what was taking place in the narrative receive twenty eight thumbs up. The kids expressed interest in how he had created his illustrations. They like the textured appearance using dark and light colors.

I do tend to like more low key illustrations, however I too like the images used by Author/Illustrator Krosoczka; while they are full of color and activity and fun, they do not overwhelm the narrative or the children as they follow the tale being read.

Writer Krosoczka has done a first-rate job in portraying situations that both children and adults will understand, relate to and find amusing. The bubbly heroine with her colorful lingo, enthusiasm and predictable childhood upsets is a treat.

Child pleasing vocabulary, a narrative peppered with cowgirl drawl and illustrations that add humor and tenderness to the tale have been used to create a nice addition to the classroom library. Giddy Up Cowgirl is a good choice for the personal reading shelf of little people, as well as the classroom, school and public library catalog. Happy to recommend.

Molly Martin
Reviewer

Giddy Up, Cowgirl was fun to read for myself as well as with my daughter. WE loved the images as well as the story. Considering the `story time' with her a success I took the book to my class the next day.
As I read to my class of 20 five year-olds I could see they clearly related to the story as well. They were engrossed in the moments the little girl experienced. They wanted to see what would happen after the grocery-shopping list blew away in the wind or when the eggs were spilled. (As a mother I especially appreciated the dialogue of love and patience that occurred after the eggs spilled.)

So, after loud declarations of "YeeHaw!" and "Tarnations!" my class and I agreed Giddy Up, Cowgirl is a "thumbs up"!
Some of the comments from my class were:
"I liked it when she shopped for the groceries! Yeah! It was funny!"
"I want to ride her horse! I liked her horse."
"She kept trying. I like it 'cause she kept trying."
"I really liked it when her mommy gave her a hug." (My personal favorite as well.)

After reading and discussing the book we all agreed that we would try our best to help each other out just as the little girl did.

It is wonderful to find a book that I can share with my daughter and read to my class knowing they would connect with the characters and context. The story teaches us to keep trying and it positively reinforced being helpful.

Keep up the good work Mr. Krosoczka (pronounced Crow-ZAH-ska)! We're looking forward to your next book.

Fifteen year old Luisa Perez is not going to win any awards for school spirit. In fact, she and her friends make it a point to avoid all activities considered "extracurricular." So when her English teacher volunteers her to be an anonymous columnist for the school paper, Luisa's first impulse is to run. But, unlike her high-school dropout sister, Luisa does want to go to college--it may be her only ticket out of a life spent working at the cowboy-themed diner where she waitresses part time--and it would be nice to have something to put on her applications.

Her first assignment is to cover her high school's latest fund-raiser, which pits the girls against the boys. Luisa will cover the events from the female point of view, while another anonymous writer provides the male perspective--or, at least, that's how it begins. The two columnists soon find themselves engaged in an epic battle of the sexes--a battle that Luisa is determined to win, even if it means risking the best relationship she's ever had.

Girl v. Boy is a wonderful fast read. This was a great battle of the sexes book. The Newshound and Scoop columns added insights into a guy mind and a girl's as well. The book was well-written. The romance in the book gradually grew, it wasn't just an out-of-the blue I'm in love kind of thing, but it was like a really romance which made it seem real. The book was humorous especially when you read the columns and there were some other parts that were funny as well. Luisa was a great character, she was well-developed, she wanted to go to college, no matter what. Luisa was able to set herself apart from the 10 other Luisa Perez in her school and find a great guy.
-Carol
www.bookluver-carol.blogspot.com

I can really only think of one thing to say after reading this book... AH! Yeah, i was THAT good! Haha, now i normally start off my reviews by talking about the plot of the story. And the plot normally is about some lovey-dovey, non-realistic tale of two teens seeing each other for the first time and simultaneously falling in love. But not this time my friends, no siree bob. This time, this is how the story is....
Girl v.s. Boy tells the loving and honorable story of two young teen spirits that basically HATE EACH OTHER! That's right! You see, a High School, Colonel Dunsfield High, is participating in a Literacy Challenge that involves about 120 other school from around the Chicago area. Competing for a month of vacation for having the best team spirit and raising the most money out of all the schools participating. Inside this school walks two anonymous columnists that refer to them-selves as the Newshound and Scoop.
It all started when the literacy teacher, Mr. Sparling, asked Luisa Perez to be a secret columnist for the school's paper. Luisa is a great writer, she is able to go to the Literacy Challenges without being noticed... and it's all because of one thing. She's so PLAIN! She's not the most popular girl at school, that's for sure. And since her sister's horrible reputation for dropping out of high school early and getting pregnant just like her mother lurks in her past, Luisa is proud to accept the oppurtunity to be the smart, successful one in her family.
The book takes you through Luisa's journey as she takes off in the battle of the sexes as the other male columnist writes about the Literacy Challenges from a male's perspective. You feel Lu's maturity after she works so long to raise money for her lacking family, but you also feel embaressed by her when she jumps to conclusions. She can be a character you can love or hate, and the boys she dates through-out the book will have you picking favorites. Even though this book isn't another ordinary teen fiction novel, Lu still ends up with the one true guy that is right for her. =]
Overall it was a great story about great people who you will end up smiling about and looking up to. It teaches you some lessons in a totally non-chessy way (if it was a life lesson's book it wouldn't have recieved five stars in my review... trust me!) and it lets you have a look into both a girl and boy's mind for once. So take a break from whatever you're reading and pick this one up! What's the worst that will happen? You stop reading since you don't like the book (Yeah right!).
I didn't rate it five stars for nothing people! Hope you enjoyed my review! :)
<3 tAyLoR
P.S. (check out my other reviews!)

How do you stand out when there are nine other girls in your sophomore class that share the same name as you do ¨C Luisa Perez? You don¡¯t. At least that¡¯s what Lu Perez has told herself.

However, after the first assembly of the school year at Colonel Dumpfield (excuse me, DUNFIELD) High School in Chicago, things will change for Lu. Principal Buzzkill (excuse me again, Alvarez) announces that the Mayor of Chicago is holding a Literacy Challenge. The prize ¡ú whichever school raises the most money for the cause will have a month off for winter break. Principal Alvarez decides that it will be a girl versus boy battle at Dunfield, and the team that shows the most initiative will receive three bonus days off over the spring holiday.

The battle lines have been drawn, and the school quickly goes to war trying to come up with the best fundraisers. But for Lu, the challenge is a bit different. Her English teacher, Mr. Sparling, has a proposition for her. The school newspaper wants to run anonymous articles chronicling the efforts of both sides. There will be an anonymous writer for the girls¡¯ team, and another one for the males.

What starts out as harmless banter between the two journalists dissing the opposing team¡¯s attempts at fundraising soon turns to a real battle of the sexes. Lu, still in the background, has noticed the popular girls taking up the causes written about in her anonymous Newshound articles. To make matters even more complicated, Lu is convinced that every boy that shows an interest in her is the guys' anonymous author.

Join Lu and the cast of characters that join forces to try and help Colonel Dunfield High win the precious winter break vacation. Lu has many romantic entanglements as well as drama at home to keep the reader interested until the surprise events at the Literacy Gala announcing the city¡¯s winner of the Literacy Challenge.

Ms. Collins & Ms. Rideout write a fun, youthful battle of the sexes. The articles between Newshound and Scoop keep the story entertaining and gives the reader an inside glimpse of what boys and girls are really thinking. The reader gets to see Lu grow in confidence and come out of the anonymity of being one of ten girls named Luisa Perez in her class.

Reviewed by: Jaglvr

As one of the many women who contributed their experiences to flesh-out this book, I knew this would be a cathartic look at my earlier years. Although I am a self-diagnosed Aspie upon my son's official diagnosis of Autism, I could identify with the myriad traits and antecdotes of other women in the same boat. I applaud the authors for their dedication to shed light on the inner workings of the female psyche, neurotypical or otherwise. Most of the strategies can be used in guiding all girls through the adventures in adolescence!

Although I was excited to participate in this book project, reading it ripped open wounds from long ago. I had forgotten how exactly the pain felt until reading the passages in Chapter 9. It cannot be said enough how much the effects of childhood torment plays into how people attempt to forge a social life. Navigating the school years is tough enough even for typical children.

Some of us never have that innate sense of 'when to do what and how to do it'. As any parent, I want to spare my children undue pain. However, I don't want to handicap them further by sparing them the experiences of conflict that serve to aid their maturity. This book is a resource that should be in every parent's arsenal for raising their daughter who happens to be on the Autism Spectrum.

This book is very helpful for parents of autistic girls, as well as for educators and those who work with girls on the autistic spectrum. It delicately and compassionately handles the particular problems that girls on the autistic spectrum face as they go through puberty. It makes excellent suggestions and gives tangible ideas to both the autistic girl and her parents as the youngster makes the transition from child to young woman. The book is very well researched, yet remains very readable. It can certainly help parents to feel that they are not "alone" and that the authors really have studied this and know what they are talking about. Highly recommended.

This book is thorough, quite parent-friendly, and valuable. It has a lot of practical suggestions for everything from teaching autistic young women how to handle their menstrual cycles to addressing the issue of fashion/trends to the potential physiological bases for the different manifestations of autism in boys and girls.

The sections on sexuality are, IMO, particularly valuable: parents of people with disabilities often don't want to face these issues because the future can be so scary to contemplate. I saw Shana Nichols talk on this topic at a conference and it was a real eye-opener for me.

Artist Ryan Monroe has spent the past two years grieving over the death of his lover, Victor. When he meets a man he believes to be a new neighbor, he's shocked to feel attraction for the man. He's even more shocked when he discovers the man he met isn't a man at all, but a ghost! The spirit of Evan Oliver, a man killed in the same accident as Ryan's lover, is suddenly haunting him. The ghost seems to be trying to tell him something...

Paul Goldman, an orchestra violinist, has been having terrible dreams lately. He can't seem to get over the loss of his lover, Evan, and he's not even sure he wants to. Can two ghosts bring these lonely, heartbroken men together?

Giving Up the Ghost is a learning to love again tale with a paranormal twist. I really liked the idea of ghosts matching up their former lovers. I also liked Ryan, whose grief, uncertainty, and fear seemed very believable. His sweet, caring friend Amy was a great supporting character. Paul was not as well developed. He went rather abruptly from thinking Ryan was crazy or cruel to being attracted to him, which wasn't as believable. The over-arching storyline was good, but I was often temporarily confused by the jumps from past to present and from reality to dreams. The grief both Ryan and Paul felt was very well written, and I felt it right along with them. Other emotions, such as anger and confusion, were also very well presented. Unfortunately, the love the men were supposed to be feeling for each other did not come across as well. The relationship seemed to develop too quickly, and conflicts were resolved too easily. While Giving Up the Ghost dealt well with the myriad emotions of love after a terrible loss, I was somewhat disappointed by the romance. GA Hauser came up with a great story idea, however, with likeable characters, making this an interesting read overall

Cassie
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Giving Up the Ghost is not the usual G.A. Hauser's novel: no british brat and no cops...


If the blurb had not already revealed the secret, I would not have said it, but since it's pretty clear readind it... Ryan has lost his lover 2 years before on Christmas night. He is still grieving and he has no intention to stop. But someone else is not of the same idea: Evan appears on his doors and makes feel Ryan feeling long ago buried. But Evan is not real, he is a ghost: he is dead the same day of Victor, Ryan's lover, and now he wants that Ryan meets and loves Paul, his lover. It's like a gift that Evan wants to leave to his beloved and Ryan is the right man.

The first part of the book is almost all spent describing Ryan and Evan's relationship: Paul is only a name, a side character. And actually, even if Ryan is sexually attracted by Evan, the ghost doesn't make a move on him: he tries only to convince Ryan that he is ready to love again.

If I have to be sincere, of all the characters involved, Ryan, Evan, Paul and also Victor (who has a little role himself), I like best Evan. All right, he has to put together Ryan and Paul, but for all the book I waited to read of him and felt sorry for him and for his sad fate.

Ryan is a good character: he is almost funny in his naivete, he did things that you, from the reader point of you, could only think as totally wrong: had he say all? couldn't he only meet Paul, love him, and take Evan a secret? Oh, no, he has to tell to Paul all till the more little detail and risk to lose him.

And Paul? Why he is always so ready to think bad? why he has always to shut up like a clam? fortunately he is also ready to rethink and to step backwards.

Pity that we don't have the chance to know better Victor: maybe of all the character, he would be the more steady (even if he is a ghost...)

Giving Up the Ghost is a sweet romance, with a lingering taste of sadness. And reading it, try not to be too sympathetic with Evan, remember, Ryan is not for him but for Paul...

This latest novel of GA Hauser's is slightly eerie and darker than her last two. She brings two men together that have suffered a loss. The appearance of the ghosts are both slightly unnerving and yet sensual at the same time. It was a story of coping with grief but held onto the sexy romance at the same time. Touching and enjoyable.

How can you not like a story that starts off with the main character having to endure her first gynecological exam because she has a forward-thinking mother?

Spencer is the last girl that needs a prescription for the Pill. She has never had a serious crush on a boy in all of her sixteen years. But her mother wants Spencer to be prepared. She's not giving her carte blanche to be promiscuous, but she wants Spencer covered if hormones override common sense.

Spencer's medication is the talk of her group of friends, the Crew. The guys in the group all offer to be her first.

Spencer has always been the girl her friends confide in. Her tight group of friends include Ryan, the player; Morgan and Justin, the on-again/off-again/on-again rocking couple; her best friend, Alyssa, who is so petite she looks like she is only twelve; and good old Zach. It isn't until Spencer lays eyes on the new transfer student, Ben, that she even considers putting her pills to good use.

But problems ensue when Alyssa shares her list of possible boys to lose her virginity to with Spencer. Spencer hasn't told anyone about her crush on Ben (and she's getting the vibe that Ben is into her as well), and she's conflicted when she sees Ben has made it to #1 on Alyssa's list. She's torn between keeping her friend happy and following her own desires.

It doesn't help when her friend Zach starts keeping his distance from her. Though he assures her that everything is okay, Spencer isn't so sure. And she's also confused when she realizes that Zach has started to sport some well-defined muscles of his own.

I really enjoyed GIVING UP THE V from start to finish. Spencer could be any teenage girl struggling with the emotions of her first crush. She's flattered that she's captured his attention, but then uncomfortable with his fast moves. There's girl drama, romance, and amusing situations that the characters find themselves in. Some of the most entertaining parts are Justin's attempts to win Morgan back in their up and down romance.

The story doesn't promote sexual activity even though the title may suggest otherwise. It's a good look at the pros and cons of going all the way the first time.

Reviewed by: Jaglvr

I'm a huge YA fan, but it's getting harder and harder to be impressed. I like real stories with real people. I like like to laugh and cry and feel something for the main character. That's exactly what I got with GIVING UP THE V. I went into this story thinking maybe it'd be a cutesy, fun read, but I had no idea that I would love it so much. It was practically like reading about my own high school years. The characters seemed so real - like I could be friends with them, too. The situation Spencer has gotten herself into is classic - it happens every single day. And that's what's so great about it: it is completely and utterly relatable.

I was truly surprised by this book. It was entertaining, witty, funny, and all-around enjoyable. I've read Robar in the past and I will definitely read her in the future.

Full of lots of teenaged angst, Giving Up the V is a very realistic depiction of the struggles teens have these days regarding sex. Should they? Shouldn't they? It's more than just a yes or no answer involved, and Robar nails it in the funniest, yet sweetest way.

While many of her peers are already having sex (or want to), Spencer isn't sure she's ready. When ensues is a fun comedy about making a decision that will affect you for the rest of your life. Snappy, realistic dialogue, and humor are Robar's strengths, and they shine.

Teens will love this book... and probably see a lot of themselves and their friends in the characters. Very enjoyable!

This book should be required reading for all people of all ages. It covers everything from basic manners to goal setting and methods to achieve any goal. I read this in Jr. High and wish I'd had this book read to me in the cradle. It is applicable to any situation. Buy this book for your child - for yourself! Learn it, know it, live it!

A must read for all parents to give to their children as soon as they are old enough to understand what "attitude" is all about!

I read this book when I was a teen and it had an enormous effect on my concept of what is possible in life. A great graduation present for kids 12 - 18. Although I re-read it when I was older and got benefit then too. I am now 28 and still consider this to be one of the most influential books that changed my attitude when I was growing up