Deenie
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1973 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Deenie

Written by Judy Blume

A scoliosis diagnosis shatters Deenie's dreams, forcing her to confront a new reality.

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208 pages· 33,440 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 650L
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Bookroo's summary

Seventh-grader Deenie's world flips when she's diagnosed with scoliosis, dashing her dreams of cheerleading and carefree Saturdays. Her mother's modeling ambitions clash with Deenie's struggle to accept a life-altering brace. As she navigates school and friendships, Deenie must find strength in her new reality. Can she embrace her uniqueness, or will the brace define her forever? Discover how Deenie faces the challenges of growing up with courage and resilience.

From the publisher

When Deenie sees the brace for the first time, she wants to scream, Forget it… I’m never going to wear that thing. Everyone will know. Everyone!But the words won’t come out. And Deenie, beautiful Deenie, who everyone says should be a model, is stuck wearing a brace from her neck to her hips. For four years-or longer. How will she ever face the hard times ahead?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
33,440
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
18808
Publication
Published
April 29, 2014
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481410366
LCCN
2013042237

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