It s me margaret, by judy blume 1970, takes on a humorous and insightful journey through the pubescent stage of twelve year old margaret simons life. With sensitivity and humor judy blume has captured the joys, fears. So she talks to god instead and waits for an answer. Are you there god its me, margaret by judy blume free. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books you ve read. Its me, margaret features a fresh, contemporary cover look. Jan 24, 2011 judy blume s picture and storybooks are warm and funny, her frank approach to young adult themes has made her book for teens, including are you there god, it s me margaret. Lionsgate wins rights to judy blumes are you there, god. What was one of the most memorable moments of are you there god. Judy blume on the web everything you need to know about judy, her books, and censorship. Oct 19, 2018 for years, legendary young adult author judy blume has resisted turning her classic books into movies. May 21, 2015 its too embarrassing to talk to her parents about these things. Whether you ve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 149 pages and is available in hardcover format. Original stories by censored writers edited by judy blume. Its me, margaret with the edge of seventeen director kelly fremon craig helming from her own script. Intermittently, margaret talks to god about her concerns, starting every conversation with are you there god. Aug 11, 2008 margaret simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. Whether you ve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and. Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, eleven going on twelveyearold margaret talks over her problems with her own private god. The overarching idea or thesis of the book is that it is difficult for children to grow into adolescents. It s as if margaret is talking right to you, sharing her secrets with a friend.
I had a silent talk with god on the way to the hospital. Are you there god its me, margaret if anyone tried to determine the most common rite of passage for preteen girls in north america, a girls first reading of are you there god. This page contains details about the fiction book are you there god. This book is the 738th greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are.
Its me, margaret was published, author judy blume has approved an upcoming movie adaptation. For years, legendary young adult author judy blume has resisted turning her classic books into movies. Its me, margaret, judy blume has turned down overtures to. About how they want to fit in with their peers and are in a hurry to grow up. Its me, margaret to karen and her coping with her parents divorce in its not the end of the world, the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than charactersthey feel like friends. Are you there god, its me margaret summary supersummary. Its me, margaret by judy blume may just be one of my alltime favorite novels. I love the entire book but my favorite part is when margaret realizes nancy is a fake and lied about her period. Its me, margaret, is finally coming to the big screen. But 50 years after publishing one of her most popular novels, are you there god. Its me, margaret and tales of a fourth grade nothing. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more.
Families can talk about the fact that author judy blume is the author of five books that appear on the american library associations top 100 most frequently challenged books of 20002007. She can talk to god about everything family, friends, even philip leroy, the bestlooking boy in sixth grade. Due to its relatively frank treatment of adolescent sexuality and religion, this book is one of the top 100 most frequently challenged books at. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lionsgate is developing a movie based on judy blume s novel are you there, god. After decades of rejecting film offers, judy blume has granted the rights to turn her hit novel are you there god. She s just moved from new york city to farbrook, new jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends nancy, gretchen, and janie. At long last, the great judy blume s 1970 ya novel are you there god. In the nearly 50 years since she wrote her groundbreaking book are you there god. But at the age of 80, she s had a change of heart on at least one. Lionsgate won a multistudio and streamer auction for the film rights to judy blume s classic novel are you there, god. But there s danger in the preoccupation with the physical signs of pubertywith growing into a playboy centerfold, the goal here, though the one girl in the class whos on her way rues it. The beloved comingofage novel from the author whose name has long been synonymous with.
It shows margaret has matured and had come to realize that nancy isnt all shes cracked up to be. If anyone tried to determine the most common rite of passage for preteen girls in north america, a girls first reading of are you there god. Its me, margaret in 1970 for generations, the book has remained popular amongst young women. This boxed set includes paperback editions of the following judy blume classics.
Judy blume s body of work returns to her original editor, richard jackson, with the rerelease of four classics in hardcover. Mashable margaret simon, almost twelve, has just moved from new york city to the suburbs, and shes anxious to fit in with her new friends. We hear all her private thoughts about what goes on in her life and what she would rather happen in her life. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Margaret simon is your average eleven year old away at summer camp, when her parents decide to move from exciting manhattan to sleepy farbrook, new. What kids wish they could tell you places i never meant to be. Parents need to know that this book presents a pretty realistic take on what it s like to be a sixthgrade girl which means it s fine for girls a bit younger since they are always looking ahead.
Mar 27, 2018 classic young adult author judy blume s book are you there god, it s me, margaret got a cover redesign in 2014, but some fans are newly angry. Amy poehler vulture generations of teenage girls have grown up reading the tales of teenage angst told by beloved author judy blume. Lionsgate snapped up the film rights to the 1970 novel by judy blume, deadline reported. Its me, margaret, and novels for adult readers, including wifey, smart women, and summer sisters. Her work has been translated into thirtytwo languages. Its me, margaret, judy blume margaret simon is just eleven, going on twelve, when her family moves from new york city to farbrook, new jersey. Margaret simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. Start your own reread, and download are you there god. Its me, margaret by judy blume available from rakuten kobo. Its me, margaret is finally being adapted into a feature. The first edition of the novel was published in 1970, and was written by judy blume. The book was published in 1970, and blume has rejected. This summary of are you there god, its me margaret includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. This bright pink edition of bestselling author judy blume s classic teen novel, are you there, god.
Then again, maybe i wont deenie just as long as were together heres to you, rachel robinson for young adults tiger eyes forever letters to judy. Its me, margaret by judy blume uhv library banned books virtual read out duration. Original stories by censored writers edited by judy blume this is a work of fiction. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book. Lionsgate wins movie judy blume are you there, god. Judy blume wrote a coming of age story in are you there god. Margaret s mother is christian and her father is jewish. Due to its relatively frank treatment of adolescent sexuality and religion, this book is one of the top 100 most frequently challenged books at libraries i. Revisiting this judy blume classic was kind of a religious experience.
Margaret simon is your average eleven year old away at summer camp, when her parents decide to move from exciting manhattan to sleepy farbrook, new jersey. Readers will find it easy to relate to honest margaret, who says i want to be like everybody else. Classic young adult author judy blume s book are you there god, its me, margaret got a cover redesign in 2014, but some fans are newly angry. This is the first time blume has signed over the book. Its me, margaret, operates on what todays youth would call zero fcks theyre a. Judy blume audiobook read online are you there god. Margaret shares her secrets and her spirituality in this iconic judy blume novel, beloved by millions, that now has a fresh new look. Judy blume s books are iconic and beloved and because of this, shes held her work close.
Judy blume on dealing with book censorship and overly sensitive parents duration. Lionsgate has won the film rights to judy blume s classic novel are you there, god. Its me, margaret, about 11year old margaret simons struggles with puberty and religion, is now available in hardcover as well as in a spanish. Judy blume reveals which of her books will turn into a film. As you read her story, you ll know why this book has been the favorite of millions of readers. I rode in the police car with them since there was no one at home to stay with me. Anyway, blume s seminal comingofage novel are you there, god. Its as if margaret is talking right to you, sharing her secrets with a friend. Despite penning a number of iconic novels for children, teens, and adults, the 82. This bright pink edition of bestselling author judy blumes classic teen novel, are you there, god. Author judy blume has written popular childrens and young adult books such as are you there, god. Fortyeight years after its publication, judy blume s seminal young adult novel, are you there god.
Its too embarrassing to talk to her parents about these things. Its a hilarious story about margaret simon, a twelveyearold girl, growing up in the. Fifty years after the seminal novel are you there god. But at the age of 80, shes had a change of heart on at least one.
Its not so much that i like him as a person god, but as a boy hes very handsome. Its me, margaret pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Its me, margaret would rank near the top of the list. There are some things about growing up that are hard for her to talk about, even. Margaret simon, almost twelve, has just moved from new york city to the suburbs, and shes anxious to fit in with her new friends. Its me, margaret, the distributor announced on monday.