THE WORRY WEB SITE
by Jacqueline Wilson
Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0385730837
Ages 8-12
112 pages

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Mr. Speed's class is full of all sorts of interesting people, including Holly, Greg, Clarie, William, Samantha, Lisa and Natasha. These kids have worries just like everyone else, but they may not feel comfortable talking about them in the open. That is why Mr. Speed developed the Worry Web Site.

Each worry is unique. For example, Holly is worried about getting a stepmother. She has lived with her dad and sister Hannah ever since her mum left, and now her dad has met a lady named Ms. Morgan. How will she react to this news? Meanwhile, Greg thinks his crush is hopeless, and Samantha feels as if everything is wrong.

Anyone who has a worry can go to the website, type up their problem, and receive replies from their classmates. There is helpful advice from Mr. Speed, who always seems to know how to help solve his students' dilemmas. Some worries are simple while others are more complex. Needless to say, though, there is help for all.

You will definitely want to share THE WORRY WEB SITE with your friends. Overall the book was good, even though there could have been more characters and stories within these pages. Please remember, though --- you should always talk to someone, whether it's a friend or a trusted adult, if you have a worry. No one should have to worry alone.

   --- Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle (SdarksideG@aol.com)

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