The Dictionary of High School B.S.:
From Acne to Varsity, All the Funny,
Lame, and Annoying Aspects of
High School Life
by Lois Beckwith

    THE DICTIONARY OF HIGH SCHOOL B.S. by Lois Beckwith
    Category:  Non-Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  10/1/08
    Publisher:  Zest Books
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Starting high school is both a thrilling and stressful experience. Everything is new, and you may feel lost. Let me
    suggest a way to make this transition a whole lot easier: pick up a copy of THE DICTIONARY OF HIGH
    SCHOOL B.S.!

    I've never been able to resist a book that is both highly informative and outrageously hilarious, and this one
    definitely is both.  As the title suggests, it's an A-Z dictionary of terms that everyone entering (or attempting to
    survive) high school needs to know.

    The absolute best thing about each entry is that it includes multiple definitions - the tried and true, boring-as-dirt
    meaning, and multiple examples of what the word REALLY means in a high school setting.

    For example:

    These are the best years of your life (exp) 1. a platitude often spoken by parents, teachers, guidance
    counselors, and other adults. 2. a total lie (thank goodness).

    Assembly (n) 1. a convocation of the entire student body, usually in the school gym or auditorium. 2. an event,
    usually characterized by a zoo-like atmosphere with lots of yelling, flirting, and maybe even crowd surfing, that
    features the appearance of the principal and/or the discussion of something supposedly so important it requires
    everyone getting together in the same space; event may feature a talk about the rise in campus violence, a lecture
    on drunk driving, or a performance by a visiting African dance troupe.

    Homework (n) 1. academic exercises such as reading, writing essays, and doing math problems. 2. something
    that one is supposed to do at home but that usually gets done on the school bus, in homeroom, or in the cafeteria.
    3. arguably one of the most irritating aspects of high school since the whole point of going to school is to work
    there and not at home.

    There are hundreds of entries just as funny and helpful as these examples.  You'll never run out of something to
    laugh at, and beneath all of the snarky definitions, you'll find out that this is one dictionary that really is a must-
    have for your high school experience. I can't recommend this one highly enough.