Synopses & Reviews
Carolyn's tips for survival:
Keep your hair too short for ribbons.
Get a great dog.
Avoid girls who wear Mary Janes.
Spy on the neighbors.
Play in the mud.
Carolyn likes to break the rules. To her great surprise, it turns out that's what being a girl is all about.
Review
“A sunny, funny look at a girl with a smart mouth and scabby knees.” Publishers Weekly
Review
“Blithely entertaining.” Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Wendelin Van Draanen is a high school computer science instructor. She lives with her husband and two children in Santa Maria, CA.