Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

By Judy Blume

A girl navigates friendship and faith, seeking her own spiritual path.

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153 pages· 30,233 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Margaret Simon, nearly twelve, has just moved to New Jersey and is eager to fit in with her new friends. As they form a secret club to discuss growing up, Margaret faces a unique challenge: she has no religion. While her friends question her beliefs, Margaret confides in her own special connection with God, sharing her thoughts on family, friends, and her secret crush. Will Margaret find where she truly belongs? This heartfelt journey explores the complexities of adolescence and spirituality, inviting readers to ponder their own paths.

From the publisher

Margaret shares her secrets and her spirituality in this iconic Judy Blume novel, beloved by millions, that now has a fresh new look.

Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong.

But none of them can believe Margaret doesn’t have religion, and that she isn’t going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they don’t know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She can talk to God about everything—family, friends, even Moose Freed, her secret crush.

Margaret is funny and real, and her thoughts and feelings are oh-so-relatable—you’ll feel like she’s talking right to you, sharing her secrets with a friend.

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