Bøker av Gretchen Van Kleef

So Many Secrets is the story of Robin, a girl growing up in a troubled home. She thinks about her familys problems all the time, but doesnt dare open up and talk with anyone about them. She would be so ashamed if anyone found out the truth! On top of that, a cousin she cant stand shares a secret that might be even worse than the problems Robin deals with. What will she do with that information? She is already overwhelmed with her own problems! Emotions of sadness and worry churn inside of her all the time. She tries to hide these feelings and pretend everything is okay, but it is so hard sometimes!

When youre almost a teenager, theres a lot of new and amazing stuff happening to you. Your parents want you to take more responsibility, but then they act like they dont trust you. Your friends want you to try new things that might get you in trouble. Your feelings about yourself, the people you know, and your world are changing, sometimes daily. It seems like everything is changing! Thirteen kids ages eight to twelve worked with the author to make this journal. Now you can use Inside Out to think about and decide about all sorts of things. How can you get your parents to see that youre growing up? What if your friends try drugs? How can you look your best? What makes you feel good? Any time you want, you can find a page in this journal that talks about whats bothering you. Youll discover some good ideas and space to write or draw as you think things out. Inside Outs a place where you can explore ideas about growing up. Its a special place to find yourself.