About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teen is feeling disappointed or anxious that high school is not the amazing experience they expected. 'Reality Bites' follows freshman Ashley, who discovers that real high school is less like a movie and more of a mess, with shifting friendships, unrequited crushes, and a chaotic family. It humorously explores themes of self-confidence, resilience, and identity. For ages 13 to 18, this book is a lighthearted and reassuring read that normalizes the awkward, messy parts of growing up and finding your place.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with common adolescent challenges like shifting friendships, identity struggles, and peer pressure. The approach is direct, secular, and grounded in everyday realism. The resolution is hopeful and realistic: problems are not magically solved, but the protagonist grows, adapts, and finds a new, more authentic sense of confidence and happiness.
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