Walsh, Marissa, ed. Not like I'm jealous or anything; the jealousy book.

WALSH, Marissa, ed. Not like I'm jealous or anything; the jealousy book. Random House, Delacorte. 190p. c2006. 0-385-73317-8. $9.95. SA

The short stories, essays, and poetry in this clever collection highlight the universal theme of jealousy. Several well-known authors contributed their work, including E. Lockhart, Ned Vizzini, and Susan Juby. As editor Marissa Walsh writes in the introduction, "We're all green about something." The jealousy talked about here doesn't always pertain to romantic relationships. In "I Think They Got Your Numbah," all Gwen wants is a cool birthday party to keep up with her friends, but her family is poor and her father is an alcoholic. "A Genius for Sauntering" tells how much Greta enjoys walking home from school with Ben, until he receives a car for his birthday. She knows their relationship will never be the same now that he is like every other boy who focuses on his car.

There are several fun features in this book that will attract and amuse readers. The print is green, to go with the theme. At the end of the book there is an "Extras" section, just like on a DVD, which includes book, music and movie suggestions, and even a list of all of Crayola's names for green crayons. Some mature content makes this more appropriate for a senior high collection. Olivia Durant, Libn., Webster PL, Webster, NY

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.