Margaret navigates adolescence, friendships, and first crushes in the 1970s. She experiences typical teenage anxieties and discoveries.
Author
Judy Blume
25 books in the catalog
Judy Blume has 25 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, coming of age and coming-of-age. The titles we've reviewed span 1957 to 2009.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A teenage girl grapples with the aftermath of her uncle's suicide and her parents' subsequent emotional distance, finding solace and understanding through her art and a budding romance.
A young girl navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and growing up during a summer spent at her grandmother's house.
A young girl imagines herself as a famous movie star while dealing with family changes and growing up in the 1940s.
A young girl navigates the complexities of middle school, friendships, and family dynamics.
A young boy named Peter Hatcher deals with the everyday chaos and mischief caused by his younger brother, Fudge, and their family.
Maddy navigates friendships, family, and first romantic feelings as she grows up in suburban California.
A group of teenage girls spend their summer together, navigating friendships, romance, and the challenges of growing up.
A young girl questions her faith and navigates the complexities of puberty, friendship, and family as she seeks answers from God.
Deenie, a teenage girl, navigates body image issues, peer pressure, and her first romantic experiences.
A group of girls at a boarding school faces intense bullying and social ostracism.
Two best friends navigate the complexities of growing up and changing friendships during a summer vacation.
A young girl navigates the complexities of growing up, dealing with friendships, family, and her own evolving identity during a summer vacation.
#14
BFF (Just As Long As We're Together / Here's to You, Rachel Robinson)
Judy Blume · 2007
Concern4CleanVirtue7Thin
This book follows the lives and friendships of three middle school girls: Rachel, Jessica, and Nicki. It explores their everyday challenges and evolving relationships.
A young girl named Sarah navigates the complexities of family, friendships, and growing up during the summer. She learns about responsibility and empathy.
Two siblings try to navigate a new school and deal with social pressures and family changes.
#17
A Judy Blume Collection (Deenie / It's Not the End of the World / Then Again, Maybe I Won't)
Judy Blume · 2000
Concern15MildVirtue8Thin
This collection features three novels exploring the challenges of adolescence, including body image, divorce, and social pressures.
Peter Hatcher deals with his mischievous younger brother Fudge, leading to comical family chaos and relatable childhood experiences.
Rachel navigates the complexities of middle school, friendships, and family life, dealing with bullying and change.
A young girl, the 'Great One,' deals with the everyday frustrations and joys of family life, often clashing with her brother.
Peter Hatcher deals with the arrival of his new baby brother, Fudge, and the chaos he brings.
Peter Hatcher deals with his mischievous younger brother, Fudge, and the chaos he causes.
A young girl named Freckle Juice tries a concoction to get rid of her freckles, with messy and humorous results.
Margaret Simon navigates adolescence, questioning religion, friendships, and her identity as she moves to a new town.
Margaret navigates the complexities of growing up, friendships, and first crushes during her preteen years.
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