O Livro das Garotas Audaciosas by Andrea J. Buchanan

O Livro das Garotas Audaciosas Reviews

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  Kristina

  I found this compendium to be fun and nostalgic. There was a nice balance of knowledge and skills and I found myself smiling often as I remembered playing many of the games and making many of the projects included in this volume. The illustrations were suitably inclusive also and I loved the authors’ impeccable pronoun usage. Overall, I think this would be most appropriate for elementary and middle school girls (and all adults over 30, obviously)!
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  C

  This book is more for parents who wish to take a trip down memory lane, back to the fun times in their childhood. But give it to a girl older than eight, it's going to be a huge disappointment. Not to mention slightly insulting.
  
  Tag? Four Square? Double Dutch? Putting my hair up with a pencil? Snowballs? Really? That's daring? All these things have been done and is old news by the age of eight, at the most. The book sticks to much to the stereotypes for girls and talks down slightly to the reader.
  
  I think this book is more appropriate for girls in first to third grade. Past that, don't waste your time.
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  Jessica

  At first I thought I would love this book, since we love The Dangerous Book for boys. However, after looking at it further and seeing the sections on: Conjuring up the spirit of Bloody Mary, Palm reading, Levitation, and Summoning spirits... It will not be a book I will let me girls have and keep in my home. I don't know why they had to include this garbage.
  
  I did like the idea of the book, and found something similar on the Bargain shelf at Barnes and Noble a couple weeks ago, that was reprinted from the late 1800's and looks great so far: The Original Girl's Handy Book. Another great option by the same author is: The American Girl's Handy Book: Making the Most of Outdoor Fun (bookcloseouts.com has this right now for only $5.99) Just a couple other options!
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  Kimberly

  This book receives the four star rating because, despite the authors' most detailed instructions, combined with my best efforts, I still cannot whistle with two fingers.
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  Kelly

  Well this book has some very cool biographies about important women who have helped shape history, sandwiched between articles on the "History of Palm Reading" and "How to Frost a Cake." This eclectic mix won't appeal to most girls and might offend some. The text is written above the target audience level, making it appropriate for only confident readers in grades 4 & 5.
  
  The text heavy articles wouldn't appeal to many of the students at my middle school, and I can't use it as a source for research because there is no index. I would say this is most appropriate for adults seeking a bit of nostalgia. Teen girls today might be interested in about 10% of what this book has to offer....and that's the part conservative parents won't like.
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  Amber

  DID YOU KNOW...?
  Before Julia Childs was a chef, she was a spy?
  
  
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  Julia Zuklie

  If your a girl, and you want to be daring, read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  GIRL POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  
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  Scott

  While the Dangerous Book for Boys truly was dangerous--it goes against the grain of popular wisdom on how boys should be--and indeed for boys--audaciously confirming that masculinity is okay for boys--the "daring" counterpart for girls is neither daring nor quintessentially feminine in the sense parallel to the zesty masculinity of the original. Instead, it tries too hard to be a girl's version of the original, seeming to go out of its way to show that girls can be both boys and girls too.
  
  The point of the original was not to promote androgyny--we don't see in the Daring Book for Boys any sections on how to embroider (something I enjoyed as a child), the art of cross-dressing (another thing I enjoyed, but my parents discouraged), how to plant, arrange, and dry flowers (more fun from my childhood) or even something completely practical but gender-bending like sewing on a button or baking bread. I intentionally used examples of things I learned and enjoyed from my childhood to show that I'm not opposed to androgyny (I am glad my parents mostly encouraged it) and that I think it is healthy as long as it is provided alongside clarity about gender.
  
  What I think would have been truly daring would be to publish a book that revived the almost-forgotten activities that girls used to both find joy in and affirm their girlhood through (in the same vein as the building of forts, go-carts, and treehouses for boys). That would be more welcome than a pink book that seems to attempt to recast the world as an enormous Lake Wobegone (the home of Garrison Keelor), where the men are men, and the women are too. :(
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  Cathy Douglas

  This for-girls version of the Iggulden brothers' book covers an eclectic range of topics: how to tell a ghost story, stories of female spies, making your own backyard tent, the rules for hopscotch. I thought it was pretty interesting, though I just skimmed through some topics. Some people have criticized it for being too girly-girl, but I only noticed that in a few places. For the most part, it encourages girls to have fun and take risks and learn a variety of skills. I would have liked it when I was a kid.
  
  Since I read it in Spanish, I'm going to have to give it a point off for the translation. The translator obviously struggled with unfamiliar topics. For example, the original English verse about poison ivy ("Leaves of three, let it be") got translated to something that means "Leaves of tree, let it be," which isn't going to be much help to a girl out in the woods. They should have picked a more outdoorsy translator.
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  Marissa Elera

  Girls are given a marvelous, widely varied manual on making their daring endeavors happen in this engaging non-fiction read. Learn everything from how to tie a sari, make daisy chains and ivy crowns, and about princesses today, to how to make a lemon-powered clock, change a tire, care for your softball glove, and what should be in every girl's toolbox. Giving the reigns to girls in deciding what unique mix of interests they choose to explore, this celebration of adventure and fun, technology free activities opens a wealth of introductory knowledge to inspire a new generation of spirited young girls. Perfect for those summer days! Ages 8 and up.
  
  "Girls like pink, girls like flowers, girls are neat and clean, girls are frivolous, girls are emotional. Are ANY of these things true about all girls? Of course not!"
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  Megan

  I didn't "read" this per se. I went through the whole book and only read the chapters that interested me. It's a rather large book, so I think it would keep a young girl interested for a long period of time. It's a book she could refer to as she ages since the activities and articles vary in difficulty and age appropriateness. If I had a daughter I would definitely buy this for her bookshelf. It covers a wide variety of subjects and projects (sports, games, crafts, experiments, and stories). Here are a few chapter titles so you get an idea of what it covers:
  
  *Fourteen Games of Tag
  *How to Whistle with Two Fingers (I am sadly still unsuccessful at this)
  *Five Karate Moves
  *Vinegar and Baking Soda (good cleaning tips as well as the customary volcano experiment)
  *Friendship Bracelets (I actually want to make one of these now, for old time's sake)
  *Slumber Party Games
  *Modern Women Leaders
  *How to Negotiate a Salary (good for aspiring young babysitters and lemonade stand commanders)
  *Cootie Catchers (another fun throwback)
  *Make Your Own Paper
  *Books That Will Change Your Life (best part!)
  and lots more...
  
  Overall, I think this would be a great tool for young girls to beat boredom and try new things. It's very informative and surprisingly educational (there are mini history, science, and math lessons squeezed in between entertaining hobbies and projects). A good book for those with young girls or for those who want to relive their childhood.
  
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  Josie

  I would have loved this book when I was growing up! But flicking through it as an adult, there are definitely bits that I can still appreciate. (Namely: how to change a tyre, ho ho. Wish I'd known that last week.) I think this is a book that will grow with a girl -- for example, the section on must see travel destinations features a few places that I want to see too (and plan to see, now that I am all grown up and earning!). I love how this book recommends Everest/the Himalayas as a cool place to visit, and says something along the lines of, "Girls HAVE climbed Everest in the past, but you don't have to -- you can just go and look at it, if you like. But there's nothing to stop you climbing Everest if you train hard!" Now THAT'S the kind of attitude I like. :D
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  Amanda

  As soon as I had a peek into this book I knew I had to own it. It's full of cool things that all girls should know, like how to put your hair up with a pencil; how to tie a sari; how to press flowers, whistle with two fingers, make a cloth-covered book, make a willow whistle and even stuff that isn't considered so girly like how to build a good campfire and make paper airplanes; clubhouses and forts, public speaking - this book has everything! It even has a section on boys and several on famous women in history. I'm telling you, EVERY girl should have a copy of this book. It's fantastic.
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  Amber

  This book is the ultimate "go outside and play" book. It is similar to a Girlscout book and has many ideas, games, how things work, and tells about historical daring women. The perfect gift and antidote for the societal push of the tween bratz culture. Great gift for all the tomboys out there.
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  Alison

  I was interested after seeing the dangerous book for boys. This just wasn't as interesting. Maybe I'm just too much of a tom-boy.
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  Jensa

  This came highly recommended from some friends...my daughter and I loved it! She may be a little young, but it'd be perfect for elementary aged girls.
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  Noor

  It wasn't that bad, it's just that I expected better from it.
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  Kara Forester

  This book is perfect for girls of any age. I love having it on my bookshelf and I think it would be a great gift to any girl, or woman, young or old, who loves being a female and enjoys adventure!
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  Andrez

  Aaaah, so nostalgic! I remember I read this book so many times and tried almost every activity in it. I still remember it very fondly
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  Annie

  From how to make your own lemonade stand to, girl guide badges, everything a girl needs to know is in this book. I reccomend this essential to all girls any age!
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  Daniel Bowman

  Not just for girls. It focuses on females heroes, but I think most boys would love this book--so long as their friends don't see the title!
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  Meagan Bell

  My almost seven year old daughter wants to review this book -
  I LOVED IT! It tells you everything a girl should know. Mommy even wants to read it. I learned so much from this book.
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  Jessica Briggs

  While some think this book is outdated for the 21st century, I love that my young lady is enjoying and learning some old fashioned information. Some parts of the book I can do without- like the bit on levitating and seances- but overall tips about old campfires, women who were bold and daring, etc. is fun. My 9 yo daughter picks this up to peruse for fun often.
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  Susan Scott

  Peskowitz, M., Buchanan, A. J., & Seabrook, A. i. (2007). The daring book for girls 1st ed. Collins.
  
  Citation by: Susan Scott
  
  Type of Reference: Handbook
  
  Call Number: 646.70083;
  646.70083/42
  
  ISBN: 0061472573
  9780061472572
  
  Brief Description: This book is geared towards girls in grades 4-8. This details games, trivia, biographies and games to play.
  
  Content/Scope: This book, a companion to the Dangerous Book for Boys, is geared towards girls from grades four through eight. This book also attempts to capture a nostalgic feel of activities that girls completed in the past. The book includes biographies of famous women, the history of writing cursive, how to put your hair up with a pencil, "daring" facts, and making a lemon-powered clock.
  
  Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The author of this book intended to gear their topics towards girls, which may alienate the boys from reading this book. Additionally, the author made all of these activities "girl" activities, which presents some bias.
  
  Arrangement/Presentation: This 279 page book is not organized in any specific order, but rather offers an assortment of information including biographies and directions to complete certain activities. The book also includes maps, illustrations and bibliographic references.
  
  Relation to Similar works: This library does not currently have any handbooks. This book may peak some girls interest in this "old-fashioned" handbook.
  
  Accessibility/Diversity: This book is geared towards girls, which does not include the whole population. However, this book does offer some historical perspective.
  
  Cost: $26.95
  
  Professional Review: Yabroff, J. (2007). The daring book for girls. Newsweek , 150(23), 16.