" For some, the rules of the game may be to compete and compare, but these girls don't play by those rules... and that's what makes them Untouchable."

Upon moving to a new city, twin sisters Erin and Kelsey Higgins are faced with the undeniable challenge of adjusting to a new school. Will I fit in? Will they like me? What do they think of me? These are common concerns for many people, but not for a small group of mysterious friends known around Lexington High as the Untouchable Girls. Rumors swirl as jealousies rise when Kelsey is welcomed into their brood. At a time when everyone wants to fit in, just how far will people go in order to be accepted and prove who's more popular?

With peer pressure and bullying on the rise, school environments present a variety of challenges for youth today. "The Untouchable Girls," with its strong themes on building self-efficacy and a healthy self-image, stresses the importance of recognizing good friends and learning how to stay focused on one's goals during times of adversity. A beneficial read for parents and teens alike, this story offers a healthy, real-life perspective on the experiences that can make or break one's character; it provides positive, practical examples of how to overcome such challenges when they arise.