New Kid, New Scene: A Guide to Moving and Switching Schools

Glasser, a psychologist, teacher, and writer, and her daughter Schneck, a college student who moved to a new school in the ninth grade, aim to help kids feel at home when they have moved to a new school. Drawing from interviews with kids ages eight to 14, they show how to make new friends, keep old friendships, survive the first day of school, create a comfort zone, try new activities, fit in, enjoy one's own company, and how kids can put their best foot forward. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)