Miranda finds it difficult to rehearse for the dance recital after she learns that her mother's poliomyelitis kept her from dancing when she was a child. Presented in English and Spanish.
After her mother dies in a rescue mission on a snowy mountain, twelve-year-old Roz wonders if talking to God, and to the boy for whom her mother died, can help her understand what happened.
Offers parents advice and suggestions to help them raise their daughters to be strong, independent women, with tips for dealing with a variety of situations and challenges.
Offers practical advice for parents of tween girls, covering school friends, peer pressure, communication, developing self-confidence, teen idols, and other related topics.