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Judy Blume's classic novel about the pressure of looking perfect - reissued with an eye-catching new look. Rediscover the original queen of teen.
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'I hate it when my mother brags about me and my sister. "Deenie's the beauty and Helen's the brain."' Mrs Fenner has very fixed ambitions for her daughters. Deenie is thirteen years old and gorgeous. Her mother wants her to be a model – but Deenie's not so sure. So when she's diagnosed with scoliosis – curvature of the spine – Deenie's almost relieved. No more traipsing round modelling agencies, no more living up to her mother's expectations. But she has to wear an ugly, uncomfortable back brace for the next four years. And she's convinced that it will put an end to normal teenage life – including her blossoming relationship with Buddy Brader . . .
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely great and very realistic!,
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This review is from: Deenie (Paperback)
This is a great book about a young girl who discovers she has scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and the effects it has on her life. It's all about how she reacts to it and learns to deal with it, and with her friends reactions to the scoliosis and in particular the brace she has to wear.As a 'girl' with scoliosis myself, I found this book very realistic and helpful, I first read it at 9 and 12 years later I'm still reading it again and again. It is a great book with brilliant charachters and I would (and have) recommended it to all my friends. Whether you are just looking for a good book, or whether you want to learn about the struggle girls have with scoliosis, it is a great book and well worth a read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book,
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This review is from: Deenie (Piccolo Books) (Paperback)
I read this book two years ago, and I didn't know what scoliosis was until then. I have recently been diagnosed with scoliosis and I wouldn't have known what it was if I had not read the book. I have read it again a few weeks ago and I have understood it more, since I now have it myself. I would recommend this book to anyone, as it is interesting as well as informative.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A sensitively written,true to life story - A great teen read,
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This review is from: Deenie (Hardcover)
"Deenie" is diagnosed as having a condition called Scoliosis, as do I. As such, I was very interested to read this book and to see how the subject was approached. I found the book to be very informative, on the most part accurate, and extremely well researched. Being alot older than the audience target group I thought I would find it tedious, but I couldnt put it down. I felt that "Deenie" was a fantastic character, with all the typical teenage traits and the author captures the emotions of adolescence and those experienced with Scoliosis brilliantly. There were two areas within the book which were not as strong as the rest. Firstly during the consultation with one of the specialists Deenie and her parents are told that the curve needs to be corrected for cosmetic purposes. This is not the main concern when treating Scoliosis. No reference is made to the effects Scoliosis can have on a persons health if the condition is left untreated. I also strongly believe that teenage girls have enough concerns regarding a positive self image as it is and portraying this condition as purely a cosmetic problem could have negative effects. The second area I felt to be lacking slightly was the conclusion to the book. I was left wondering what happened to Deenie? How did she cope in the years following? Did the bracing have the desired effect? Scoliosis doesnt just go away as I was led to believe in this book and concluding the book in this way could also, unintentionally, lead to false hope. The author has a fantastic way of encapsulating the whole feeling of adolescence and Scoliosis - It would be fabulous to meet Deenie again a few years down the line.(Hint! Hint! ) Overall I believe that "Deenie" is a fantastic read for all the family. It contains educational and factual information on a level that can be understood by all. Definitely a recommended read not only for those newly diagnosed with the condition, but also their parents, relatives and all teenagers worldwide. Not enough people are aware of Scoliosis and its far reaching implications on the adolescent, but Judy Blume has taken an excellent, while sensitive, approach to raising awareness of this condition. Well done!
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