Book Review
Short Summary
Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up: Secrets, Tips and Expert Advice on the GOOD, the BAD and the AWKWARD was written by Adah Nuchi for most young girls aged 8 to 12. It was published in 2017.
This book is filled with facts, tips, advice and illustrations. This guide can answers questions and make most girls feel more confident about their journey through puberty.
What This Book Is About
This book makes learning about puberty fun, with its colourful, notebook-like pages and upbeat, friendly tone. The author uses the imaginary Camp Silver Moon as a setting, with young counsellors discussing facts about puberty in a “secret girls’ club” approach.
Some of the topics they talk about include:
- Breasts and bras
- Dealing with acne and having healthy skin
- All about periods
- Proper hygiene
- Most boys and how they’re changing, too
- Dealing with feelings
Reflection and Comments
The book sets a relaxed tone and approachable feel that comes across as a camp guide of sorts. Somehow, it gives that air of adventure to the growth process with a feeling of excitement. It even welcomes readers and initiates them as members of the Silver Moon Sisterhood. This gives the readers a welcoming feeling, and emphasises the fact that every girl goes through this. It tells them that they are never alone in this journey.
The book discusses these differences in a manner that empowers girls to embrace their own journey no matter how fast or how slow the changes come. After all, they’re still part of the same club at the end of the day.
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