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I remember feeling quite daring when I read this. But I don't really remember anything about it, so I guess it was only so-so.
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I really enjoyed this young adult novel, even though I am no longer a young adult! I wonder what I would have thought of all the sex and Planned Parenthood as a young teenager? In any case, it was an enjoyable read now.
I'm officially too old for this book. If I starred in the movie version, I'd spend all my time wondering, "What's my motivation?"
There are some really funny mid seventies references -- the book opens at a Fondue party (and it's not at the Melting Pot). Katherine and her family hook rugs together. ...more
There are some really funny mid seventies references -- the book opens at a Fondue party (and it's not at the Melting Pot). Katherine and her family hook rugs together. ...more
Yep, this is the cover of the book I read in 1981...I'm re-reading it for YA materials. It was a fast, typical Judy Blume. I can see where it still holds appeal for older teens today.
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i probably would have loved this book if i had read it when i was 14. not so much now that i am 27. i still love judy blue and "ralph".
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Talk about formative literature of my teenage years. Thank you, Judy Blume, for writing books like this.
Oct 20, 2007
Kate McCartney
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it was amazing
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