Provides inspirational stories from girls on the topics of peer pressure, crushes, body changes, and friendship. Finally, a book that covers issues for girls only, the universal coming of age events of a preteen girl's first bra, first crush, physical changes and emotional mood swings. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is a book by girls, for girls, where readers can find encouragement, support and positive advice about the challenges of being a preteen girl. This must read book promotes positive self image, positive thinking, giving to others, unity and tolerance. Stories by girls who have pursued their dreams and achieved their goals will prove that you don't have to be an adult to make a difference in the world. Other chapters cover tough subjects such as divorce, peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol, and dealing with death for the first time, as well as fun girls only stories about friendship, body changes and first crushes. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is sure to be what a girl wants. An inspiring and humorous celebration of the special bond of friendship, this collection of stories is sure to trigger fond memories of special friendships.