A Maze Me: Poems for Girls (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060581893)

A collection of seventy-two poems written especially for girls ages twelve and up by the much-honored and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye. "A lovely, rich collection that promises to be a lasting companion for young writers."--School Library Journal (starred review)

First love, friendship, school, family, community, having a crush, loving your mother and hating your mother, sense of self, body image, hopes and dreams . . . these seventy-two poems by Naomi Shihab Nye--written expressly for this collection--will speak to girls of all ages. An honest, insightful, inspirational, and amazing collection. "A wide age range will respond to these deeply felt poems about everyday experiences, which encourage readers to lean eagerly into their lives and delight in its passages."--ALA Booklist (starred review). An introduction by the author is included.

Author: Naomi Shihab Nye
ISBN-10: 0060581891
ISBN-13: 9780060581893
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2005
Pages: 118
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 7.58h x 5.50w x 0.64d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 87136 / A Maze Me: Poems for Girls

Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 392 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
School Library Journal 03/01/2005 pg. 233
Kirkus Review - Children 02/01/2005 pg. 179
Booklist 01/01/2005 pg. 852
Publishers Weekly 03/14/2005 pg. 69
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2005 pg. 340
Kirkus Best Children's Books 12/01/2005 pg. 14
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 47
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 28
School Library Journal 09/01/2007 pg. 57