Girls approaching puberty have lots of questions: What should they do if their period starts and they aren't prepared? Can they get rid of that zit before tomorrow? Why do they sometimes feel cranky and scared? This comprehensive, reassuring, and compassionate guide will help answer those questions, and many more. Useful sections explain both the physical and psychological changes that adolescence brings and how to cope with them. Written in a no-nonsense style--with quotes from dozens of girls about their own experiences--this essential resource provides practical information about the trials and tribulations of puberty.