Are You There God? It's Me Margaret
Readers rate it 3.6 (277 on Hardcover)
160 pages · Released Sep 1, 2001 · Richard Jackson Books/Athaneum Books for Young Readers
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This landmark novel frankly addresses puberty, menstruation, and early adolescent attractions in age-appropriate, non-graphic ways that have helped generations of young readers feel normal about physical and emotional changes. The book balances humor and honesty with respect, exploring themes of identity, friendship, and spiritual curiosity without crude language or explicit content. Margaret is a relatable, thoughtful protagonist whose journey to self-acceptance and religious exploration offers positive modeling for pre-teens navigating similar transitions.
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a 1970 novel by Judy Blume, typically categorized as a young adult book. It follows a sixth-grade girl who has grown up without a religious affiliation, due to her parents' interfaith marriage. The novel explores her quest for a single religion, while confronting typical issues... Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a 1970 novel by Judy Blume, typically categorized as a young adult book. It follows a sixth-grade girl who has grown up without a religious affiliation, due to her parents' interfaith marriage. The novel explores her quest for a single religion, while confronting typical issues faced by early adolescent girls going through puberty, such as buying her first bra, having her first period, and feeling attracted to certain boys. The novel has been frequently challenged since the 1980s for its frank discussions of sexual and religious topics. In 2010, the book was placed on Time's list of the top 100 fiction books written in English since 1923.
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- Children's Middle Grade Books
- young adult novels
- puberty
- menarche
- Christians
- Jews
- prayer
- sanitary napkins
- menstruation
- Seven Minutes in Heaven
- Religions
- Fiction
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ISBN 9780689841583 · Richard Jackson Books/Athaneum Books for Young Readers