Friendships make the Girl World go 'round! But how can you tell the difference between a friendship that fizzles and a friendship that sizzles? Let Dr. Erika and her girl-team show you how! Fab Friends and Best Buds is your total guide to finding and keeping great friends-for life! This book will give you the real scoop on everything from making Forever Friends to avoiding Faux Friends, complete with tips and quotes from over 1,000 real girls who have been there, done that. So whether you're looking for weekend friends, study buddies, or just a bunch of girls to giggle with, Fab Friends is the book you need to power up your friendship potential-and to conquer the Girl World with sass and style! AUTHOR: Erika V. Shearin Karres, Ed.D. (Chapel Hill, NC) is author of the bestselling book Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks. She has worked with hundreds of middle school students, making her highly equipped to tackle the problems of the Girl World. Dr. Erika's work has been featured in Teen People.