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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For several decades Judy Blume has been winning legions of fans around the world with her stories. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. She receives thousands of letters every month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns with her. Judy lives on islands up and down the east coast of America with her husband.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Format: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.
BORROW IT, READ IT, THEN YOU WILL WANT TO BUY IT!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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This book is great! I was gripped from the first page and read it in 2 days flat. I think that this book gets the message across that not everyone is perfect, you have got to accept people the way they are. I love that Deenie is learning how to accept herself and explores a lot of herself through the journey with the story.This is a great book and all ages above 10 or 11 could read this book with a good understanding of the message and plot. I read it and I am 12. One of the best books I have read, I think i could probably read it again and still with as much excitement as the first time.
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Great story!
I bought this for my thirteen year old daughter, this is what she said:
This book holds a good storyline and it is a great page turner, I would recommend this to... Read more
This book holds a good storyline and it is a great page turner, I would recommend this to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cath Holdsworth
3.0 out of 5 stars
some disparity of style and age appropriate content
This short book is aimed at a young pre=teen audience. Deenie is a 7th grader who has a mum and aunt who adamant that one day she will be a famous model. Read more
Published 2 months ago by adele
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put the book down
My 11 year old daughter loved this book and couldn't put it down. She loves reading Judy Blume books and has just got lots more of them to read very soon. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ms Westlake
4.0 out of 5 stars
Deenie
I read this as a child and now my daughter has started to read Judy Blume books - excellent - good to read about problems and issues other children had when growing up and how to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cindy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for teen girl
The book is about a 13 year old girl struggling with life. I think people can relate to this book in some way. Read more
Published 18 months ago by MKB
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect present for 11 year old
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
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but beware
If you are a scoliosis suffer (like I was) then I give you a few words of caution before reading this book. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2007 by Mrs. R. E. Chandler
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read for teenagers
I read this at 13 and picked it up again the other day and read it as an adult. The story is very readable and the messages about appearance, vanity, appreciating what we've... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2005 by LisaR
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Review On Dennie
Dennie's mother wants her to be a model but Dennie's not sure whether she does, she is also very keen on a incredibly cute boy. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
What an enjoyable read!
This book didn't occur to me to be a book that I wouldn't be able to put down!
Deenie the main character is fine until she finds out she has a problem with her spine. Read more
Deenie the main character is fine until she finds out she has a problem with her spine. Read more
Published on 3 April 2002 by harriet@tenthire.co.uk
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