by Judy Blume · Pan MacMillan · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780330398114
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«Deenie» is Judy Blume's young adult novel, published by Pan MacMillan in paperback (155 pages, in English).
Deenie, at thirteen, sees her mother push her into modeling, though she is not so convinced. When she is diagnosed with scoliosis and must wear an orthopedic brace for four years, she fears it will end her teenage life, including her relationship with Buddy Brader.
Originally published in 1973, this paperback edition appeared in 1998. The work has appeared on lists of challenged or banned books.
For young adult and preteen readers looking for realistic stories about self-acceptance and the changes of adolescence.
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.
