Blume, J. (1970). Are you there god? its me, Margaret. New York: Yearling.
Are you there God? It's me Margaret was written by Judy Bloom. This book has always been my favorite book.
I read this book when I was ten years old. I recently read the book again this year and fell in love with it all over again! This book is about a young girl named Margaret Simon, she is almost twelve, and has just moved from New York City to the suburbs. She in anxious to fit in at her new school. When she is asked to join a secret club of girls she jumps at the chance. This book is all about the troubles of growing up as a girl and the things that girls go through. Margaret's friends wonder what kind of religion she is because her parents come from different religious backgrounds. Margaret keeps it to herself that she has someone to talk to when she is having trouble. She talks to God. Throughout the whole book we as readers see things through Margaret's eyes as she talks to God and asks for advice. This book is amazingly well written. It is not difficult to comprehend. I was only ten years old when I read this for the first time and I had no problem. I recommend this book to all teenage girls to read. This book is relate-able, and funny. Because of the time period of when this book was published it can be considered a Historical Fiction book. This book was published over thirty years ago in 1971. Another great book by Judy Bloom is the book called Blubber. Judy Bloom has written many books some more famous ones are, Forever, Double Fudge, and Freckle Juice. For some classroom activities with the students it may be challenging to focus on this one book because the book is aimed more towards girls. What a teacher can do is have the girl students read "Are you there God? It's me Margaret" and have the boys read another one of Judy Bloom's books like "Freckle Juice". The students can do literature circles so they can discuss the books. Also the students could write an essay about there most embarrassing moment as a teenager. Also as a teacher you can help your students talk about the book by asking them what they liked most about the book or what part stuck out to them the most. This book may be old but it sure is a classic for all ages!
Are you there God? It's me Margaret was written by Judy Bloom. This book has always been my favorite book.
I read this book when I was ten years old. I recently read the book again this year and fell in love with it all over again! This book is about a young girl named Margaret Simon, she is almost twelve, and has just moved from New York City to the suburbs. She in anxious to fit in at her new school. When she is asked to join a secret club of girls she jumps at the chance. This book is all about the troubles of growing up as a girl and the things that girls go through. Margaret's friends wonder what kind of religion she is because her parents come from different religious backgrounds. Margaret keeps it to herself that she has someone to talk to when she is having trouble. She talks to God. Throughout the whole book we as readers see things through Margaret's eyes as she talks to God and asks for advice. This book is amazingly well written. It is not difficult to comprehend. I was only ten years old when I read this for the first time and I had no problem. I recommend this book to all teenage girls to read. This book is relate-able, and funny. Because of the time period of when this book was published it can be considered a Historical Fiction book. This book was published over thirty years ago in 1971. Another great book by Judy Bloom is the book called Blubber. Judy Bloom has written many books some more famous ones are, Forever, Double Fudge, and Freckle Juice. For some classroom activities with the students it may be challenging to focus on this one book because the book is aimed more towards girls. What a teacher can do is have the girl students read "Are you there God? It's me Margaret" and have the boys read another one of Judy Bloom's books like "Freckle Juice". The students can do literature circles so they can discuss the books. Also the students could write an essay about there most embarrassing moment as a teenager. Also as a teacher you can help your students talk about the book by asking them what they liked most about the book or what part stuck out to them the most. This book may be old but it sure is a classic for all ages!
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