After trying to bounce back from a horrible attack against her crew/family, Nyla is thrown into a downward spiral when their family is attacked yet again and someone even closer to her then before is taken away from her. Nyla and her family, without any hesitation, jump in with both feet to do any and everything they can to try to handle the situation, but when things get really tough, the family and crew start to clash with one another, and things start to break down from the inside out. Nyla will be tested, and there will be a test for others as their story unfolds. The once timid, shy little girl that everyone knew her to be was long gone, and the ruthless beast of a woman was now and forever present and ready for whatever came her way. The time span from when Nyla was first thrusted into this life hasn't been long at all, but the knowledge and street smarts that she's learned in that short amount of time has forced her to grow up and act well beyond her years. Gone are the ways of her childhood phase and to stay are the days where her womanhood reigns.

For use in schools and libraries only. A compassionate and practical reference for older adolescent girls shares advice for managing physical and emotional challenges, covering topics ranging from menstruation and body changes to personal care and peer pressure.

"A girl is inspired by an ambitious woman to ponder the word and claim it for herself as well"--

This companion to our bestselling book, The Care & Keeping of You, received its own all-new makeover! This updated interactive journal allows girls to record their moods, track their periods, and keep in touch with their overall health and well-being. Tips, quizzes, and checklists help girls understand and express what�s happening to their bodies--and their feelings about it.

The author chronicles the joys and challenges of raising children on Sweetwater Farm, from the spring-time births of a number of farm animals to her teenage daughter Anna's first summer romance.

Join bestselling author Annette Smith and her daughter, Rachel, as they share personal anecdotes, counsel and biblical wisdom for moms and daughters at this turning point in their relationship. With grace, humor and practicality, Smith offers a helping hand to mothers of preteen and early-teenaged girls.

This bestselling, essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent girls is a trusty friend that can help girls feel confident about this new phase of their lives. What is my period exactly? Do I need to see a doctor? What does it feel like to wear a pad? What if I get my period at school? Karen Gravelle and her fifteen-year-old niece, Jennifer Gravelle, have written a down-to-earth and practical book that answers any questions you might have about your period, from what it is and what it feels like, to how to choose pads and tampons, to how to talk to your parents about it. The Period Book will help guide you through all the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with your period, as well as related issues like dealing with pimples, mood swings, and new expectations from friends and family. Debbie Palen's funny and sympathetic cartoons ease the confusion and exasperation you might feel, and celebrate the new sense of power and maturity that your period can bring.