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A wonderful gift for any Judy Blume fan, The Judy Blume Memory Book provides readers with a special space to create their own written memories. Blume is donating all proceeds from this book to a non-profit fund for victims of child abuse. Two-color illustrations. ... Read more

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This One Needs To Be Rereleased!
I bought this book when I was in the sixth grade. Now I'm a Sophomore in college. From time to time I dig up this old book and look back on all the awful, terrible, wonderful times of adolescence. This book is a greatmedium for young writers. ... Read more

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A biography of American author Judy Blume, whose award-winning children's books include "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and "Freckle Juice," plus a chapter of creative writing tips. ... Read more

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A summer in Tarrytown, New York, is a lot of fun for ten-year-old Sheila even though her friends make her face up to some unpalatable truths about herself. In Spanish. ... Read more

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The Pain (aka Jake Porter) is six years old. His sister, The Great One (aka Abigail Porter), is eight. Like any siblings, they drive each other crazy. Whether they are splashing around at the beach, whizzing down a super-slide or coming face-to-face with alligators, life is always an adventure for Jake and Abigail! In funny, warm and characterful episodes, the Porter family comes to life as The Pain and The Great One battle it out in the small dramas of everyday life. ... Read more

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The Pain (aka Jake Porter) is six years old. His sister, The Great One (aka Abigail Porter), is eight. Like any siblings they drive each other crazy. In "Friend or Fiend?", it's Fluzzy's birthday and Jake and Abigail want to throw the best party any cat has ever had! But it's not long before they start fighting, and it takes a seriously sticky ice-cream incident for them to make-up. ... Read more

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Surveys the life and works of the popular novelist. ... Read more

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A great resource on Ms. Blume's work.
I first read "Presenting Judy Blume" while doing a paper for a children's literature class I was taking.Long having been a fan of her honest young adult literature I found it helpful to read about how Blume came to write her many bestselling books, since, this book offers both acritical and personal overview of each book she'd written at the time ofthis books publication.So, I suggest that those doing research on Blumesearch out this valuable resource. ... Read more

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The Pain (aka Jake Porter) is six years old. His sister, The Great One (aka Abigail Porter), is eight. The Pain is sure his parents love The Great One much more than him. The Great One is sure The Pain is loved way more than her. In funny, characterful episodes, the Porter family comes to life as The Pain and The Great One battle it out in the small dramas of everyday life. In "Cool Zone" they stand up to mean bully, Roger Culley; rescue Bruno the stuffed elephant form the jaws of death and Jake becomes a top waiter. ... Read more

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A biography of Judy Blume, perhaps the most popular writer of juvenile fiction today, based on first hand information from the writer herself. ... Read more

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The best book I've read in years!
Betsy Lee provides insight into one of America's most beloved authors.The book was an enjoyable read for me, as I am one Judy Bloom's biggest fans.I would suggest the book to any adult who grew up enjoying Bloom's works.

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it has a lot of detial it would be better thow if it had pitchersfrom katrina wentworth 2 davis st brunswick ,me o4011 ... Read more

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One of five anthologies that include stories by such beloved authors as Beverly Cleary, Roald Dahl, Paula Danziger, Patricia MacLachlan, E.B. White, Judy Blume, A.A. Milne, Syd Hoff, and more. Each collection targets its very own special age group - will want to collect them all! ... Read more

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Good idea
An interesting idea - the book takes one poignant chapter from popular books with characters who are seven years old. The great advantage of this, I think, is that it gets kids interested in the great books. The disadvantage is that often, in my opinion, there is not enough background to fully appreciate or enjoy the chapter - or short story as it is billed.

It's heaven to publish a book about being seven.
It's a great idea! One book, twelve chapters, twelve celebrated authors. It's a book about being seven years old where all of the lead characters are seven.
Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, James Howe, Ann M. Martin, Patricia MacLachlan, Betty Horvath, Johanna Hurwitz, Suzt Kline, Susan Wojciechowski, Dick King-Smith, and Miriam Cohen all contribute a chapter to this book by sharing one of the chapters of of a completed book. The story lines focus on a seven year old facing one of life's challenges or going through change. James takes a wild ride on a peach. Billy isn't sure he wants pink to remain his favorite color. Emma and Zachery are baby-sat by their childless aunt and uncle. Sophie will go for her first riding lesson. Karen is a "two-two." Nora isn't sure she likes her new neighbor. Bernice lost her tooth down the drain. Ramona worries about her father. Freddy plays the lead in the school play. Song Lee faces her fear of public speaking. Jasper is a burgeoning hero. And Jacob has writer's block.
This book does a good job of giving the reader an opportunity to be introduced to these books and authors. Though each book can easily stand on its own, when compiled as such, they seem to lose their strength. Topics that are great in individual works become melodramatic in this format.
Since nothing new had to be written to package this product, it seems clear that the publisher has little to lose here. One wonders whether the decision to publish this book was made by an editor or marketing director. Was there a need for this book, or simply a market for it?

A Good Sampler
This is an excellent way to get a taste of a lot of different books at once.While some of the stories are well-known classics, there are enough lesser-known ones to keep it interesting.We liked some of the excerpts so much that we read the entire book.It's a fun 7th birthday present!

7 Thinks It's Heaven...
This book is a collection of 12 chapters from various books that might interest a seven year old---like a music sampler. None offer a complete story, but they were meaty enough for my seven year old daughter to want topursue reading some of the books. A good way to introduce a child to somenew material. I wasn't too excited about the idea of paying for excerpts,but the reader appreciated the opportunity to "look before shebought"! ... Read more

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Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. ... Read more

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La Vida Secreta de la Casi Adolescente
Este libro empieza con una oración:<< Estas ahí, Dios? Soy yo, Margaret. >> Termina con otra. Y a través de sus paginas, Margaret (la protagonista) habla con Dios con frecuencia. Tiene mucha razón por que buscar consuelo: su vida esta cambiando (por primera vez en su vida Margaret se muda, de Nueva York a Nueva Jersey), su cuerpo no esta cambiando (Margaret tiene 12 años y esta impaciente para empezar a ser mujer), y su corazón esta confuso (Margaret quiere encontrar la religión organizada que le dejara sentirse mas cerca al Dios con quien habla).

La autora Judy Blume tiene un gran talento por escribir sobre las dificultades de una pre-adolescente con humor y simpatía. Como un año en la vida real, mucho se piensa, mucho pasa, y no todo se resuelve al final, pero la vida continua.

Para mi, lo mas frustrante del libro es que tiene muchos personajes que no son lo que parecen al principio-- el muchacho guapísimo con la personalidad troncada, la mejor amiga con la boca grande, la muchacha desdichada que tal vez no es tan mal como todos dicen, etc. -- pero la cuestión sobre la diferencia entre la percepción y la realidad no es examinada suficiente. Sin embargo, este libro ofrece una mirada honesta y entretenida sobre la vida y desarollo de una pre-adolescente. Aunque fue escrito originalmente en los 1970s, este cuento sigue resonando con las chicas de 10 - 12 años hoy en día.

El libro perfecto para niñas!
Yo leí este libro en inglés cuando tenía 10 años.Era un libro importante para mi desarrollo personal.La autora Judy Blume entiende las niñas muybien.Sabe lo que piensan mientras están entrando en la adolescenia.Alleer este libro una sabe que no está sola en este proceso.Tiene a Dios. Ahora compraré este libro para mi sobrina quien solo lee en español.Estoymuy feliz porque la traducción existe y la pude conseguir a través delinternet. ... Read more

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Unable to accept or explain his family's newly acquired wealth, his growing interest in sex, and a friend's shoplifting habit, a thirteen-year-old finds the pains in his stomach getting worse and worse. Spanish language edition. ... Read more

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Quiza No Lo Haga
"Estoy Enamorado pero no sé cómo decirle a Lisa". Es lo que dice Terry en el cuento de "Quizá No Lo Haga". Esto me hizo reaccionar un poco, porque yo sé cómo se siente cuando te mueves de un lugar a otro y no conoces a nadie. Es lo que Terry nos hace entender.

La historia de "Quizá No Lo Haga" se trata de un niño que se llama Terry y el vive con toda la familia Hudson. La familia Hudson se va a mudar de lugar y Terry no quiere. Porque va a tener un tiempo muy difícil para conseguir amigos. Después en el cuanto se dan cuenta de que la hermana de Terry está embarazada. Y deciden poner le el nombre "Vicky" a la bebe. Cuando llega el día de navidad Terry les pide a sus padres unos binoculares para poder espiar a Lisa la hermana de su mejor amigo.

Yo les recomiendo que lean el libro de "Quizá No Lo Haga". Es un libro muy interesante. Se pueden pasar horas leyendo y no van a querer para de lo interesante que estaEspero y después de que lean esto se puedan ir a buscar este libro.

Holly's thoughts
Then Again Maybe I Wont is a really good book. I do not have a favorite part of this story because it is all really good. It is about a thirteen year old Tony whos dad got rich and the family moved to long Island in New York. It really intrests me when Tony falls down in the sidewalk because he has a nervous stomach because his friend stole from the store. He has to go to the docter and gets a counselor. I think that you will like it as much as meif you read it and give 5 stars just like me.

Awesome
This book show a life of a thirteen year old boy who's life turns upside down when his family become into one of the most richest families.He has to leave his friend and act like the rich kid but he know their secrets and he faces a lot of peer pressure from his friend who shoplifts.He also start tolike girls and a numerous other changes with him.He find how life can bewhen your rich or poor

Judy Blume is Terrific
Judy Blume writes books like this one that are realistic yet fun and have likable characters ... Read more