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Enchanting Reviews- The Dictionary of High School B.S.

Rating: 4 Enchantments

High school can be a crazy time with not only the resident Queen Bees but other so-called rules that involve where to sit at lunch without coming across as a total geek. Add to that the irritating people, tough classes, and on-going drama, in short, the whole B.S.

In this uncensored dictionary, you’ll find all the talk that has to do with High School life. From definitions of what a hot or an evil teacher are to where most kids go on-line to hang out( which is not to be confused with the code word meaning making out with either boyfriend or girlfriend in bedroom when no parents are at home.)

Some of these terms will make you laugh—like the illustrations of a nerd. Others will make you cringe—like the slang definition of ‘gay’ which unfortunately is still being used not only in High School but outside. And others, if you’ve been out of High School for awhile, will bring back memories, both good and bad.

I really enjoyed reading this dictionary. Once again another Zest Books hit! I ended up taking it to my son’s school and had some of the parents read it. More than a few broke out in smiles and laughter. The illustrations are classic and hilarious.

I’d recommend this book not only to teens in High School but to parents who sometimes are clueless on what’s cool now.

Kim
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Fashion 101 Gets Some Ink 19

Long-running cultural mouthpiece Ink 19 gave our Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing book some props this month. Here's a blurb from their review:

This comprehensive and fun volume lives up to its title and introduces readers to he intricacies of women's fashion, including definitions, history, and descriptions. Most of the not-so-common entries also include simple but effective illustrations. I don't know how many times I found myself saying, "So that's what (insert clothing name here) looks like." Information about each item includes "who made them hot" and historical factoids like how Tommy Hilfiger got started reselling bell-bottoms to wannabe hippies outside New York City.

Read the rest at INK 19

Jersey Shore Moms Approve of Zest Books

This week, the following review of Been There, Survived That appeared at Jersey Shore Moms.com:

Who knows better how to survive the dreaded freshman year of high school than the very people who have lived through that first year? Lively and humorous, this compact instruction manual to making the most of freshman year provides realistic advice that will help teens navigate the social and academic complexities of high school, including adjusting to a new school, making new friends, and dealing with new teachers.

Been There, Survived That - Review @ Daily Cents

Thanks to our friends over at Daily Cents for featuring Been There, Survived That: Getting Through Freshman Year of High School with a great review.

Here's an excerpt: "This witty book, written by real teens who make up the Teen Advisory Board for Zest Books, will serve as the perfect road map for navigating what is no doubt the trickiest of years".


Edited by Karen Macklin.
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