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Are You There God, It's Me Margaret.
(1970, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Judy Blume)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Classic preteen novel probes puberty, religion.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–13
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Are You There God, It's Me Margaret.
Parents need to know that they may want to preview this before sharing with kids, especially if it's been a while since you looked at it. There's a lot about the pains of growing up (some of it fairly frank), so be prepared to answer questions about puberty (though your preteen may be too embarrassed to ask you directly!). Also, please note that the main character struggles with her religion and the idea of God.
Read our full review by Katherine Olney
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the issues faced by all preteens, from the physical changes of puberty to changes in self-image and identity. Do you identify with Margaret? Do her concerns reflect your own? The book may also help start a conversation about faith.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Really Good!
I read this book last year, and i really liked it, it had some stuff about periods, and boobs (bras) but asides that i think it was a pretty good book. I would recommend it for kids ages 11+
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Amazing Book
Great book I read it when I was 9 and thought the author did a really great job making it realistic. I think it is a great book for ages 10 and up.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
i think this book is just magnifecent. it shows how real pre-teens would act around their age. I remeber when i was a child and had my crushand felt left out. i felt like Laura Danker. she was a girl at school that all the girls didnt like, yet she had big boobs,nice body,and quite beautiful. im not trying to be concieted,but-haha- that was how it was for me. it relates to how kids were.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
tweens will love it
i love this book its funny and very good. I would recomed this book for 10 up.
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| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 100% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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