Friendship Troubles
Navigate friendship dilemmas with practical tips and real stories.
Book Series · 3 Books
In order from Friendship Troubles to Smart Girl's Guide to Caring for Herself.
The A Smart Girl's Guide series is a set of 3 chapter books by Patti Kelley Criswell, published between 2003 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 95 pages.
Navigate friendship dilemmas with practical tips and real stories.
3 books · Published 2003–2025
Navigate friendship dilemmas with practical tips and real stories.
Master any party with tips, games, and advice for every occasion.
Practical tips and activities help girls handle stress, big feelings and tough times.
There are 3 books in the A Smart Girl's Guide series. It began with Friendship Troubles in 2003, and the newest book, Smart Girl's Guide to Caring for Herself, was published in 2025.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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