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Young Adult · 1970 · G

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

by Judy Blume

Margaret is twelve, unsure about God, and really hoping her body will catch up.

ForAll agesGenreYoung AdultLength149 pagesRead time~3.5 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

None

No violence

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

Barely any

Age-appropriate discussions of puberty, bras, and menstruation for a young readership

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

None

Mild anxiety about growing up and religious identity — entirely appropriate for the target age

What this book is about

Judy Blume's beloved coming-of-age novel follows sixth-grader Margaret Simon as she navigates moving to a new town, making friends, and the deeply confusing onset of puberty. Margaret's private conversations with God about growing up, religion, and belonging have resonated with generations of young readers.

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