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Violence
None
None
Language
Barely any
Mild, period-typical teen language
Sexual Content
Some
Frank but brief depictions of adolescent male puberty, including voyeuristic behavior toward a neighbor that the book does not fully resolve or condemn by its end
Substance Use
None
None notable
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Explores class anxiety and social awkwardness of early adolescence
What this book is about
Thirteen-year-old Tony Miglione moves to a wealthy Long Island suburb and struggles to fit in, while privately grappling with wet dreams, unwanted erections, and a habit of watching his neighbor undress — one of Blume's most frequently challenged books.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Unresolved voyeuristic behavior by the protagonist
Frequently challenged/banned for puberty content
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