This is not a regular novel, its a book about real life stories of things that have happened in people's lives. The stories deal with death, friendships, drugs and alcohol, love and other topics that teens often struggle with. I think this is a gook book for teens because it lets them know they are not the only ones going through tough times in their lives. There are other people who understand the hard times in life and that they want to help anyone who asks for it. Each short story gives examples of ways on how to deal with stress and what you've been through. I enjoyed reading this book, even though there were some pretty sad stories. AG 06/16/08