- Library Binding: 149 pages
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1439521476
- ISBN-13: 978-1439521472
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
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- #100 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > B > Blume, Judy
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Margaret Simon, almost twelve, has just moved from New York City to the suburbs, and she’s anxious to fit in with her new friends. When she’s asked to join a secret club she jumps at the chance. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret starts to wonder if she’s normal. There are some things about growing up that are hard for her to talk about, even with her friends. Lucky for Margaret, she’s got someone else to confide in . . . someone who always listens.
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Life isn't easy for Margaret. She's moved away from her childhood home, she's starting a new school, finding new friends – and she's convinced she's not normal. For a start she hasn't got a clue whether she wants to be Jewish like her father or Christian like her mother. Everyone else seems really sure of who they are. And, worst of all, she's a 'late developer'. She just knows that all her friends are going to need a bra before she does. It's too embarrassing to talk to her parents about these things. So she talks to God instead - and waits for an answer . . . Judy Blume has written some of the best books of our time about real-life issues – family stress and pressures, what happens when your parents divorce, the problems of growing up and sexual awakening, bereavement – with insight, sensitivity and honesty. The response of readers all around the world continues to make her one of the best-loved writers ever published.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I first read this book when I was about 11. At the time I was going through all the usual "growing up" experiences and desperately wanted to be a woman, well before my time. This excellent book by Judy Blume gave me the insight that being a woman, will come at its own natural pace, and of course I didn't have to wait very long. It's lighted hearted ways of dealing with normal pre-teen problems, which come with all the highs and lows in life, is so meaningful and so poignant. I still have the book, which I read only a few months ago.
Even 20 years later, it's still a fantastic read, and took me back to being a child again. Well done Judy Blume for keeping me a sane 11 year old!!
Even 20 years later, it's still a fantastic read, and took me back to being a child again. Well done Judy Blume for keeping me a sane 11 year old!!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is a really good book. I enjoyed it. I became gripped to the story as soon as I started it. If you are a young teenager and you want a book to relate to, this is the story to read. The book reminds me of my friends and I and what we think about in life. Things which you may think are serious are written to be funny and it puts a whole different light on growing up.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book when I was 10, and couldn't put it down. I wasn't exactly an avid reader at that age, but it just drew me in and changed everything for me. I didn't forget it. It taught me things I was too shy to ask about, and was almost a friend to a 10 year old girl who was slightly confused about periods, boys, bras etc. but was also very intrigued and wanted to find out more.
I went on to read all the Judy Blume books, but not before I read this one a few times over. It warmly introduced me to a world that I wasn't quite sure how to ask about.
If you know any girls aged between about 8-13 definitely get them this. I'm sure they'll love it, and like me won't forget it.
This book will always have a special place in my heart!
I went on to read all the Judy Blume books, but not before I read this one a few times over. It warmly introduced me to a world that I wasn't quite sure how to ask about.
If you know any girls aged between about 8-13 definitely get them this. I'm sure they'll love it, and like me won't forget it.
This book will always have a special place in my heart!
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Excellent
Excellent book for girl approaching teenage years. As an absolute favourite of mine when I was growing up I bought this for my stepdaughter's 11th birthday. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Gordon
Takes me back to my pre-teens!
I remember reading this at school (along with all the other girsl too!) and loving it! It's a fantastic book about growing up and all the trials and tribulations of an 11yr old... Read more
Published 11 months ago by koonoo
Are You There, God? Its Me Margaret
I read this book many years ago, when i was 12yr. So when my daughter turned 12yr last month i got this book for her, she loved it just as much as i did. Read more
Published 11 months ago by fardoc
Timeless
I read this book at around 12 years of age and couldn't put it down and read it over and over. I'm 43 years of age and now with a 12 year old daughter of my own on the verge of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by heather
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Bought for my grand daughter 12, both her Aunt and Mum have had this book, wonderful! every girl should read this
Published 17 months ago by fee
Just Great for Young Teens
I bought this for my thirteen year old daughter and also recommended it to a friend for her daughter. Both girls really enjoyed the book which evoked conversations after. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ms. P. A. Weekes
Perfect coming-of-age book!
Oh gosh, I just really loved this book. I think I was about 12 when I read it. There was a long waiting list in the class and there were about 5 girls ahead of me in the queue and... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by Zara
Daughter loved it
I bought my daughter this book for Christmas as I was struggling for a new author for her to read. I loved Judy Blume as a child but wasn't sure if she would be out of date for... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by T. MCMICHAEL
Just as good as the Guardian said it would be
This was recommended in the Family section of the weekend Guarian as useful guidance for a young person with lots of questions about what is happening to them. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Sezme
2nd generation, still as good
This book helped me through a difficult time when I was growing up. I bought a copy for my niece about 10 years ago and now my own daughter has read it. Read more
Published on 3 May 2009 by Sally
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