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Judy Blume

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Belo · 23/07/2012 21:24

My almost 10 year old dd1 (going into year 5) in Sept is desperate to get some Judy Blume books from the library. I'm sure I was a lot older (secondary school) when I compulsively read all of her books. From my distant recollection (more years than I care to calculate!) they are all about boyfriends and not really suitable for a quite innocent, still childlike, girl. Am I right? Or, have the years made me remember them as more 'exciting' then they actually are?

As some background, Dd1s favourite writer is Jacqueline Wilson.

Any Judy Blume views gratefully received!

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ChessieFL · 23/07/2012 21:28

Some of her books (e.g. Forever) are definitely for older teenagers. However some are aimed at younger readers and are more innocent. Start her with 'Starring Sally J Freedman As Herself'. I will come back when I can remember some of her other 'younger' books!

laracroft2001 · 23/07/2012 21:27

Hi... This may or may not help but I read just Blume before I started high school (this was around 13/14 years ago). The one that's a bit more risqué is Forever - thats the one with the sex (but it's dealt with in a very age sensitive way iyswim, the rest are pretty innocent iirc