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10 Steps to Girlfriend Status The Bird Face Series Volume 2 Cynthia T Toney Books

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10 Steps to Girlfriend Status The Bird Face Series Volume 2 Cynthia T Toney Books

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading Cynthia Toney's 10 Steps to Girlfriend Status. The title told me I was definitely venturing into "teenager land." The author handles some challenging topics with a deft hand and a feeling of authenticity. Cynthia does a beautiful job of getting inside the head of a teenager living within the dynamic of a newly blended family. Wendy, an innocent girl on the cusp of dating, rides the roller coaster of new relationships and adolescent emotions. The depth of Wendy's heart is revealed in her friendship with Mrs. V, a neighbor who has Alzheimer's and who happens to be involved in a family mystery. I was deeply touched by this story and, as the mom of a teenager, I highly recommend it!


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10 Steps to Girlfriend Status The Bird Face Series Volume 2 Cynthia T Toney Books Reviews

This is another winner for Cynthia Toney. I loved Bird Face, the first in the series. However, 10 Steps to Girlfriend Status can be read without reading Bird Face as it is a stand alone novel, but I highly recommend you don't miss out on either one. These are great coming of age stories for young people. So insightful. I wish I had been able to read these books when I was growing up. Do yourself a favor and read these two novels, and then give them as a gift to some young people you know, because they have something to offer everyone.
Heartwarming & heartening, this story for teens deals with first dates, new stepfamilies, jealousy, (possible?) final goodbyes, and friendships put on shaky ground by all of the above. 10 Steps deals with so many issues teenagers face, and the story does so with charm and aplomb. This is a reading treat for any teen in your life!
I've read Book 1 of The Bird Face series, and just now finished Book 2, Ten Steps to Girlfriend Status. Cynthia Toney's attention to detail makes this book outstanding. And Wendy's unique voice is still spot on. Cynthia has a knack for active use of verbs, no passive writing from this author. Cynthia kept my attention through the whole book, especially when Wendy set out to discover what happened to a relative of the past. I found the relationship between Wendy and her boyfriend sweet, and very clean. Nice going! Cynthia touches on a sensitive topic, and does a real fine job. I can't wait to read the next Cynthia Toney book.
I just finished this second book in the series, and I was happy to see the author still tackle difficult topics but in less quantity than attempted in her first novel. Wendy is growing in age and maturity, and in doing so is finding more of herself. Though Wendy's voice sometimes sounds like and adult and sometimes a young teen, it remains a wholesome, engaging story. Parents looking for a way to talk to their daughters about dating may want to read this as an intro. An interesting twist/family mystery adds to the plot of this lovely YA novel and a heartbreaking goodbye helps Wendy grow as a person. I look forward to seeing what Wendy does next!
Having read 8 Notes to a Nobody, I was eager to continue Wendy's story, and this book does not disappoint. The author has managed to reconnect with her 14 year old emotions. They all ring true! As with the first book, this story goes beyond the problems of being a girlfriend and tackles realistic, serious problems that many young people will face blended families, effects of divorce, family tragedy, and serious illness. I give this installment 4.5 stars only because there were a few scenes I thought ended too abruptly, but younger readers probably won't mind the shorter scenes and snappy pacing. There are some great discussion questions at the end which keep the reader thinking long after the last satisfying page of the story is read!
Cynthia Toney’s delightful YA novel took me back in time. Suddenly 14 again, I once again felt the angst, the uncertainty, and the excitement of a first love. Throw in a mystery and I enjoyed reading this entertaining story even more. The author incorporates such subjects as divorce, step families and Alzheimer’s, weaving them into the story along with the typical ups and downs of being a teenager. Over the course of the book, the protagonist, 14-year-old Wendy, is the recipient of several life lessons, as she maneuvers through changes in her life, bringing both new beginnings and poignant endings.
Toney had me from page one where her heroine describes her budding relationship as expanding "like a Cajun cornbread hushpuppy in hot oil." Little does Wendy know how a boyfriend will complicate her life, and little does she understand what matters most in a relationship. But she's about to learn.

With fresh descriptions, conversational dialogue, and relatable characters, this book was a delight to read. I especially appreciated how the characters dealt with real-life struggles that face blended families and people with disabilities. Toney showed that these situations provide a unique opportunity for developing meaningful relationships amid the challenges.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading Cynthia Toney's 10 Steps to Girlfriend Status. The title told me I was definitely venturing into "teenager land." The author handles some challenging topics with a deft hand and a feeling of authenticity. Cynthia does a beautiful job of getting inside the head of a teenager living within the dynamic of a newly blended family. Wendy, an innocent girl on the cusp of dating, rides the roller coaster of new relationships and adolescent emotions. The depth of Wendy's heart is revealed in her friendship with Mrs. V, a neighbor who has Alzheimer's and who happens to be involved in a family mystery. I was deeply touched by this story and, as the mom of a teenager, I highly recommend it!