Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up - by Adah Nuchi (Paperback)

About the Book

Written in the voices of nine older girls at a fictional summer camp who share their collective been-there, done-that experiences, this entertaining, up-to-date, supportive guide to puberty covers the head-to-toe changes that young girls go through as they grow up. Full color.

Book Synopsis

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Filled with facts, tips, advice, and illustrations, BUNK 9'S GUIDE TO GROWING UP is the girl-powered puberty book you'll actually want to read. Written in the voice of the counselors in training at the fictional Camp Silver Moon, it's like having your best friend or older sister share everything there is to know about being comfortable in your changing body. From periods, bras, and hormones to nutrition, exercise, and sleep--to crushes, that first kiss, and ALL the feels--it's the head-to-toe guide to not only surviving puberty but totally, 100% owning it!

GUARD THIS BOOK WITH YOUR LIFE AND USE ITS SECRETS WISELY.

• The Top Three Tips for the Best Puberty Ever
• A Field Guide to Breasts
• Acne: Self-Care and Skin Care
• The 'No-Smell' Basics
• Rocking Your First Period
• Why Sleep?
• Boys: They're Changing, Too
• Crushing It

Review Quotes

"Nuchi captures the uncertainty and excitement of growing up while delivering needed information in a safe, sympathetic, and nurturing manner." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"With an engaging premise, lively design, and comprehensive, inclusive content, this has sure-fire appeal--especially to girls who have been to summer camp or dreamed of going. A fresh approach to a subject of perennial interest." --Kirkus

"A fantastic addition to the realm of puberty books...will break down the walls put up by even the shyest of tweens...this book deserves a place on the shelf in every library and classroom where young women gather...will be devoured by tweens." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Adah Nuchi grew up in New York City and spent her summers at camp, where she learned (almost) everything she needed to know about being a woman. She worked for many years as a children's book editor, and now divides her time between writing and going on adventures, which mostly occur on the beach.

Meg Hunt is an illustrator and maker of things. When she's not reading, exploring, or learning, Meg is discovering the world through her illustrations. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.