Here's to You, Rachel Robinson

By Judy Blume

Rachel's perfect life unravels as family chaos and new challenges test her pursuit of perfection.

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208 pages· 39,377 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rachel's life seems flawless—straight A's, musical talent, and loyal friends. But with her brother's return from boarding school causing chaos and her sister's troubles mounting, Rachel's world is crumbling. As she juggles new responsibilities and the attention of the coolest boy in school, Rachel must decide if striving for perfection is worth the cost. Can she find balance and joy amidst the turmoil of seventh grade? Discover if Rachel can redefine what it means to live an exciting life.

From the publisher

From the New York Times bestselling author of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret and the adult bestseller In the Unlikely Event comes a tale of family, friendship, and pre-teen life like only JUDY BLUME can deliver. The companion to Just As Long As We’re Together.

CAN YOU BE too perfect?

From the outside, Rachel looks like the perfect daughter in the perfect family. She’s a straight-A student, a gifted musician, and a good friend. But Rachel feels as if it’s all falling apart. Her brother, Charles, was just kicked out of boarding school and is now at home, wreaking havoc. Her sister, Jessica, has problems of her own, which Rachel thinks it’s her job to help solve. And Rachel herself is considering adding drama club, community service, and class president to her already crowded roster of activities. Rachel’s best friends, Stephanie and Alison, urge Rachel to lighten up and enjoy the end of seventh grade. Easy for them to say. Not so easy for Rachel. Not even when Jeremy Dragon, the coolest boy in ninth grade, notices her. Is it possible that perfection isn’t the key to an exciting life?

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

“A master.” —SLJ

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