A look at the myriad questions young teens have about growing up, presented in an upbeat and lighthearted manner. In fictionalized diary form, 14-year-old Eric Mason deals with the onslaught of acne, the additions of glasses and braces to his persona, relating to the different members of his family, and a budding romance. The integration of scientific background material such as diets and medical causes for different things bothersome to adolescents is superb and characterization is highly believable, thus making this book a readable treat that young teens will not put down until they’ve finished the last page.