Most girls would be thrilled with the news, but not Mia. Read her account of the situation in The Princess Diaries. By Meg Cabot. These two comforting words begin the intergalactic edition of The Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy . The guide is a handy reference tool giving information about various planets and races of beings throughout the Milky Way.
Earth is included in the guide, too.
If you've ever had a nervy b because of the shirty behavior of your Mutti and Vati, or you get all stroppy over the many swizzy things in your life, then you should read Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging . Georgia reports on her life in this diary-novel by Louise Rennison. And if you don't know what a swiz is, be sure to check the British Glossary. Wylie Jackson doesn't start out being a vegetarian, but his job as cook's helper on a cattle drive drives him to it. Wylie's adventures on the cattle trail are very entertaining.