All the abbreviations, acronyms and smilies every teenager (and adult) will ever need, together with lots of hints on expert texting.

Packed with essential messages for all aspects of life, together with a few to make readers giggle...

Saying hi and signing off (G2G = got to go); people (QT = cutie); plans (LGS = Let's go shopping); excuses and put-downs (IYD = In your dreams); cautionary messages (PAW = Parents are watching); interests and passions; love (CUIMD - See you in my dreams): friendship (AHT4U) = Always have time for you).

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Kate Brookes (aka Lyn Coutts), editor of many books from the Hodder super. activ series and teenage titles.