Bibliograph

Susan's growing up

Type

Label

Susan's growing up

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Susan's growing up

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Books beyond words

Summary

This is a story about what can happen to a girl when she starts her period. People do not need to be able to read in order to understand the story. Susan does not understand what is happening to her when she finds blood on her sheets and clothes. She does not tell her mother, but goes straight to school. In the playground, other girls giggle and point at the blood stains. Susan doesn't know why they are laughing at her. A teacher notices what is happening and calls Susan aside to explain what menstruation is, and how she should look after herself. Susan's mother provides further reassurance on her return home from school. She shows Susan how to keep herself clean and comfortable. Susan has become a woman, and her mother takes her shopping to celebrate

Target audience

adult

Classification