49 pages 1 hour read

Judy Blume

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1970

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, 11-year-old Margaret Ann Simon navigates the challenges of moving to New Jersey, forming new friendships, and grappling with puberty and religious identity. Sensitive topics such as bullying and body image issues are explored.

Reviews & Readership

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Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret poignantly captures the struggles of adolescence with relatable characters and engaging prose. Readers appreciate its honest exploration of puberty and religious identity. Some critics, however, note that its dated context may not resonate with all modern readers. Overall, it remains a beloved, influential classic.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret?

A reader who would enjoy Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret is typically a preteen or teen grappling with the complexities of puberty, identity, and existential questions. They would appreciate relatable, realistic characters and themes. Fans of Louise Fitzhugh's Harriet the Spy or Beverly Cleary's Ramona series would find this book engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

570L

Book Details

Genre

Realistic Fiction

Children's Literature

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality

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