This insightful, age-appropriate guide to boys for girls is filled with tips on being friends, going out, getting dumped and more. Illustrations.

"American Girl Library"

Brave new world: Crushes -- Typical day -- Hormones -- Staying normal -- Who likes who: "Liking" a boy -- Getting to know a boy -- Conversation starters -- What boys want -- Should you tell him you like him? -- What's he thinking? -- How to tell him you like him -- Mistake o' the day -- Getting no for an answer -- Unattainable boys -- Turning down a boy -- Pop quiz: Are you feeling reshed? -- Are you boy crazy? -- So, what are the rules? -- Talking to parents -- Life in the Fishbowl: Boys & friends -- Changing interests -- Rx for an ailing friendship -- Secrets -- How to keep a secret -- Competition & jealousy -- Boy buds -- Boys vs. buds -- Boys online -- Parties & dances -- Popularity -- Teasing & harassment -- Pop quiz: Peer pressure -- Going Together: Twosomes-- Pop quiz: Why pair off? -- Things to do when you go out -- Touching -- Kissing basics -- Trouble-starters -- Solving problems -- Problem boyfriends -- Pop quiz: Problem girlfriends -- Pop quiz: Time to break up? -- How to break up -- Getting dumped -- Taking Care of You: -- Pop quiz: How are you doing? -- Happy ever after?