Judy Blume Summary

Blume, Judy (1938—) Before Judy Blume's adolescent novels appeared, no author had ever realistically addressed the fears and concerns of kids, especially in regard to puberty and interes... Read more

Perhaps the most popular contemporary author of works for upper elementary to junior high school readers, Judy Blume (born 1938) is the creator of frank, often humorous stories which focus on the emot... Read more

Judy Blume is in a class by herself among writers of books for children and young adults. In less than two decades her books have sold more than thirty million copies. Part of the Blume phenomenon is ... Read more

Critical Essay by George W. Arthur Margaret is 12 years old and has just moved with her parents from New York to Farbrook, New Jersey. She soon makes friends with three other girls and they call thems... Read more

Critical Essay by Zena Sutherland Katherine had liked Michael when they met at a party, she was delighted when he asked for a date, and she knew it was only a question of time until they became lovers... Read more

Critical Essay by Faith Mcnulty On my first exposure to Blume, a few years ago, I turned out to be immune to Blume fever. Her realism struck me as shallow, and I was put off by her knack for observing... Read more