Top 10 - Girls' Life

Girls' Life, Oct-Nov, 2002

* See

TUCK EVERLASTING

Can a dip in a magical pond keep you young for eternity? Ask Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel). Under the strict discipline of her mom, Winnie's only happiness comes from her friendship with Jesse Tuck (Jonathan Jackson), whose family has a fountain of youth on their property. Will Winnie choose to be forever young?

TUXEDO

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jackie Chan team up as rookie secret agents. When a chauffeur (Chan) comes upon his rich millionaire boss's tux, he can't resist trying it on. The mystical tux throws him into a world of espionage and danger.

ABANDON

Two years ago, Catherine's (Katie Holmes) boyfriend mysteriously disappeared from college. Since then, she's been haunted by his memory. Can she finally solve the mystery after a detective finds a connection between her BF's disappearance and a recent one on campus?

A GUY THING

Becky (Julia Stiles) can't hold a job or find a decent guy. So when she meets Mr. Perfect, everything falls into place--until she finds out he's marrying her cousin Karen (Selma Blair) in a week.

* Listen

Tonic

Head on Straight

It's been five years since these rockers have put out anything new, but it was worth the wait. Pop it into your player, kick back, and really pay attention to the words. Lead singer Emerson Hart writes thoughtful, poetic lyrics that move the soul and make you realize there really are guys out there who actually feel. Songs to fast-forward to? "Do You Know," "Head On Straight" and "Ring." And while you've got your ears peeled, listen closely to guitarist Jeff Russo's skilled riffs.

The All-American Rejects

This is good, fun pop with a deliciously raw edge. Lead vocalist/bassist Tyson Ritter, 18, and guitarist Nick Wheeler, 20, are responsible for composing the 11 energetic, emotional roller coaster tracks laid out on this CD. We don't know too many other bands that can take lyrics like, "One more sad song, tears shed, she's gone and make them seem like a super-thrill trip to the amusement park.

* Play

LIFE IS A MOVIE STARRING YOU

What kind of pesky meddling girl are you? When you win an Oscar for your autobiographical film, who will you thank first? a) Your parents, the best agents a girl could have, b) Your friends, who were amazing co-stars, or c) Your handsome leading man? Mattel's new board game Life Is a Movie Starring You is based on the book by Jennifur Brandt. Be a glamorous movie star, artistic set designer and director. Move around the Walk of Fame board by answering questions about yourself and your friends--and (funl) playing charades. Laugh as your friends act as Betty Boop eating a snake, or answer questions about tab flicks, furry friends and fave food. The game is available at Target stores nationwide. Wanna win one, Miss Glam? We have 10 to dole out. Send your name and address to Life Is A Movie Game, GL, 4517 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214 by Nov. 15.

* Read

BOOK BAG

What's with My Body?

by Selene Yeager, PRIMA, $12.95

Finally... your body Bible! If you have loads of 0's about body parts, skin and hair care, menstruation and more, here are the A's. Each section addresses stuff all girls go through and zaps the mystery right out of your most puzzling, cringe--inducing issues. The O&A format is easy to grasp--way better than talking to the school nurse (ugh).

Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls

by Harriet S. Mostache, Ph.D., and Elizabeth K Lawner PRIMA, $12.95

If you've never met a mag quiz you didn't wanna tear into, this is for you. Sneak some alone time, grab a pen, and go quiz crazy! Are you a true friend? Are you a bully? Are you too boy-crazy? Stop guessing, and find out

Comfort

by Carolee Dean, Houghton Mifflin, $15

Kenny, 15, finds little comfort in Comfort, Texas, with his overbearing mama, overweight baby bro and over-indulging daddy. His only solace? Poetry. "You can lock me up .n your Coke can house 'til I'm busting at the seams...whoop me like a dog while I listen to your schemes... but I ain't goin' down..."