Life as a preteen (a.k.a. 'tween') can be challenging. Life as a step-kid can be equally tough. Put them together, and it can be like climbing Mount Everest...daily. Step-tweens are not only caught between childhood and teenage - they're also often caught between two parents, two families, and two homes. This book lets them know they are not alone, helps them identify and express their feelings, and teaches them how to effectively communicate their wants and needs. The engaging format includes lively illustrations, quizzes, advice from other step-kids, 'survival tools' to use when the going gets rough, and suggestions for what to do when nothing else seems to be working. With The Step-Tween Survival Guide, tweens will gain the skills and inspiration to both survive and thrive in a stepfamily.This book helps ease the transition to life in a stepfamily, which can be especially difficult for this age group.Kid-friendly design and illustrations make it attractive to tweens. It is written by highly experienced authors with great media connections.