by Judy Blume · Macmillan Children's Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780330280037
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«Deenie» is Judy Blume's young adult novel, published by Macmillan Children's Books in paperback (128 pages, in English).
Deenie is a thirteen-year-old girl whose mother dreams of making her a model. When she is diagnosed with scoliosis and must wear a back brace, her plans —and her mother's— change completely. The novel follows her process of accepting a new body image, school bullying, and the pressure to meet others' expectations, with Judy Blume's characteristic voice for discussing difficult topics with honesty.
Recommended for young readers and for those who enjoy classics of young adult literature about personal growth and self-esteem.
Judith Marcia Blume is an American writer of children's, young adult, and adult fiction. She began writing in 1959 and has published more than 26 novels. Among her best-known works are Superfudge (1980), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (1970), Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), Deenie (1973), Blubber (1974) and Double Fudge (2002). Blume's books have significantly contributed to children's and young adult literature. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.
