gracey8's review against another edition
2.0
Margaret is pretty annoying, but she's also literally 12 so perhaps she gets a pass.
I think I read this when I was 11 or 12 and am not sure I super enjoyed it then either...
I think I read this when I was 11 or 12 and am not sure I super enjoyed it then either...
novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
5 STARS
"When 11-year-old Margaret Simon moves to suburban New Jersey from New York City, she's determined to fit in, but one big barrier is that she doesn't know what religion she is. She spends her 6th-grade year trying to learn about different religions, which includes attending Jewish-holiday services with Grandma Simon and a few Christian-denomination services and events with new friends. Otherwise, she just tries to settle into her new school and neighborhood and navigate the path to young-womanhood. Through it all she talks to God and tries to figure out how--or if--He's answering her." (From Amazon)
I have read this book so many times I still remember some of the lines. A great coming of age novel. It may not be current but the feelings never change. Other than puberty and trying to fit in - I loved the journey Margaret takes into religion. She is fascinated with it as she was never raised with any particular religion. In fact it is one of the reasons her parents are in conflict with their own parents.
"When 11-year-old Margaret Simon moves to suburban New Jersey from New York City, she's determined to fit in, but one big barrier is that she doesn't know what religion she is. She spends her 6th-grade year trying to learn about different religions, which includes attending Jewish-holiday services with Grandma Simon and a few Christian-denomination services and events with new friends. Otherwise, she just tries to settle into her new school and neighborhood and navigate the path to young-womanhood. Through it all she talks to God and tries to figure out how--or if--He's answering her." (From Amazon)
I have read this book so many times I still remember some of the lines. A great coming of age novel. It may not be current but the feelings never change. Other than puberty and trying to fit in - I loved the journey Margaret takes into religion. She is fascinated with it as she was never raised with any particular religion. In fact it is one of the reasons her parents are in conflict with their own parents.
christyxoxo87's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
erinp423's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
turlough11's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
usersugar's review against another edition
5.0
I remember absolutely adoring this book as a kid and I decided to re-read it quickly this week to see if it might be age appropriate for my daughter, i think i'll wait a year or two to show it to her but i'm really surprised to see how well this book holds up even all these decades later and i'm really excited to share it with both my daughters in time.
ashleyquinn's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Everything finally clicked for me on the last page and I understood why this book is so iconic. Covering these topics in such a digestible format was genius. Wish I read it in elementary school!
ruthypoo2's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
halirose's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0