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

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Review: Loving/Sensitive/Humorous...Reading For A Young Girl & Boy!! A Classic!! - I read this book the first time in the early eighties. I was in my forties. Why would a forty-something year old lady read..."Are You There God? It's Me Margaret"...The answer being...I taught the performing arts to young ladies and some young gentlemen. I had a favorite student that had been with me for years, that brought the book in to me, as a gift. Why? Because...my name is Margaret!! The student was about 10 and she was so proud she had found a book that she did so enjoy reading, with my name as the main character. I thought...how sweet!! Did I read it? Of course...out of courtesy!! Did I like it? Absolutely...Very Much!! I associated with the novel. I am most sure many younger and older ladies have associated with this novel throughout the years. My parents moved when I was in the 5th grade. But...they moved back to where I had lived before. I thought my world would be wonderful again...just like before. But...like Margaret...surroundings and individuals change so quickly when one is so young, it is most difficult to understand all. In my case...it was if I had never been there. Old friendships had to be re-kindled. New friendships had to be made. Without God to talk with daily...what would I had done? He was my best friend. Just like Margaret I had a loving grandmother, that my brother and I spent each summer with. We had many conversations on the do's and don't of life. It was most difficult to understand what was expected of me and what I expected of others. Just like Margaret...I do not know how I would have managed without my conversations with God. Judy Blume, had to have associated her own young life, when writing this masterful novel. I never thought about the religious aspect of the book...as it was presented in such a well-received manner. I read this book to my son...(I never had a daughter)...when he was about 10 years of age. You know...when every young person...girl or boy, does start to ask all those necessary questions of life. This adorable little book answered many of those questions. He loved the book. Why have I read it again today...at this late time in my life? Well...here is the answer. I have finally...after many years....written my first book for the young reader. Judy Blume has presented all her books in such an outstanding way....I wanted to try to achieve some of the masterfulness she does display, when reaching her intended audience. Yes...Are You There God? It's Me Margaret...Will always hold a little part of my heart...as the young lady that gave it to me many years past...is still a dearing friend today. I went on to teach her daugther ballet, tap, and baton...just as I had her Mom. When Nikki (the young daughters name) was 10 years old, I gave her the copy that her Mom had given me many years ago. Recently...I ordered a new copy from desertcart...so I could re-fresh my mind with the beauty of Margaret's sweet escapades in..."Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. This is a classic. I recommend it for the young reader...both girl and boy. Peggy Inez, Author [[ ISBN 978-159858-400-4
Review: A Timeless Classic! - "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret" is such a wonderful book! My daughter recently read it for a school book report, and she absolutely loved it. The story is relatable, funny, and heartfelt, and it sparks great conversations about growing up and navigating life’s changes. We also watched the movie together, and it was just as enjoyable — the adaptation really captured the spirit of the book. A perfect read for young readers and a nostalgic treat for adults too. Highly recommend!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,250 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Other Children's Religious Fiction #1 in Children's Jewish Fiction Books #35 in Children's Books on Girls' & Women's Issues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (18,017) |
| Dimensions  | 5.13 x 0.5 x 7.63 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 148140993X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1481409933 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 192 pages |
| Publication date  | April 29, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age  | 10+ years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving/Sensitive/Humorous...Reading For A Young Girl & Boy!! A Classic!!
*by P***Z on July 6, 2008*

I read this book the first time in the early eighties. I was in my forties. Why would a forty-something year old lady read..."Are You There God? It's Me Margaret"...The answer being...I taught the performing arts to young ladies and some young gentlemen. I had a favorite student that had been with me for years, that brought the book in to me, as a gift. Why? Because...my name is Margaret!! The student was about 10 and she was so proud she had found a book that she did so enjoy reading, with my name as the main character. I thought...how sweet!! Did I read it? Of course...out of courtesy!! Did I like it? Absolutely...Very Much!! I associated with the novel. I am most sure many younger and older ladies have associated with this novel throughout the years. My parents moved when I was in the 5th grade. But...they moved back to where I had lived before. I thought my world would be wonderful again...just like before. But...like Margaret...surroundings and individuals change so quickly when one is so young, it is most difficult to understand all. In my case...it was if I had never been there. Old friendships had to be re-kindled. New friendships had to be made. Without God to talk with daily...what would I had done? He was my best friend. Just like Margaret I had a loving grandmother, that my brother and I spent each summer with. We had many conversations on the do's and don't of life. It was most difficult to understand what was expected of me and what I expected of others. Just like Margaret...I do not know how I would have managed without my conversations with God. Judy Blume, had to have associated her own young life, when writing this masterful novel. I never thought about the religious aspect of the book...as it was presented in such a well-received manner. I read this book to my son...(I never had a daughter)...when he was about 10 years of age. You know...when every young person...girl or boy, does start to ask all those necessary questions of life. This adorable little book answered many of those questions. He loved the book. Why have I read it again today...at this late time in my life? Well...here is the answer. I have finally...after many years....written my first book for the young reader. Judy Blume has presented all her books in such an outstanding way....I wanted to try to achieve some of the masterfulness she does display, when reaching her intended audience. Yes...Are You There God? It's Me Margaret...Will always hold a little part of my heart...as the young lady that gave it to me many years past...is still a dearing friend today. I went on to teach her daugther ballet, tap, and baton...just as I had her Mom. When Nikki (the young daughters name) was 10 years old, I gave her the copy that her Mom had given me many years ago. Recently...I ordered a new copy from Amazon...so I could re-fresh my mind with the beauty of Margaret's sweet escapades in..."Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. This is a classic. I recommend it for the young reader...both girl and boy. Peggy Inez, Author [[ ISBN 978-159858-400-4

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Timeless Classic!
*by M***O on November 13, 2025*

"Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret" is such a wonderful book! My daughter recently read it for a school book report, and she absolutely loved it. The story is relatable, funny, and heartfelt, and it sparks great conversations about growing up and navigating life’s changes. We also watched the movie together, and it was just as enjoyable — the adaptation really captured the spirit of the book. A perfect read for young readers and a nostalgic treat for adults too. Highly recommend!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ first blume
*by J***Y on June 16, 2023*

Margaret is trying to figure out where she fits in the world. Her parents decided to move to New Jersey, so she had to give up her bedroom in their Manhattan apartment and the school her grandmother had paid for. She has a new bedroom and a new school, a public school, and she doesn’t know if she’ll fit in. But then Nancy shows up at her new front door and invites Margaret to run under the sprinklers with her. And just like that, Margaret has a new friend. On the first day of school, Margaret meets her new teacher—a first-year teacher named Mr. Benedict, and she gets into Nancy’s secret friend group with Janie and Gretchen. They talk boys, bras, school, and getting their periods. At home, Margaret gets along okay with her parents. And she adores her grandmother. She used to spend more time with her grandmother, when they lived in the city, but her grandmother finds ways to visit and to get Margaret back to the city. But when Margaret is alone and feeling sad or confused or hopeful, there is only one person she turns to. She prays. Margaret doesn’t go to church or synagogue. Her father is Jewish and her mother is Christian, and they didn’t want to pressure her to follow either religion. They thought it would be best for her to choose when she gets older. When Mr. Benedict says he wants everyone in the class to pick a topic to study all year long, she chooses religion. She tries going to temple with her grandmother and tries a couple of churches with her friends. She reads books about religion, and she hopes to find answers that feel real to her. But as the school year goes on and she faces pressure from her friends and challenges at school, she starts to feel like she’s getting left behind. She’s one of the last of her friends to develop, and she feels like her prayers are going nowhere. Will she figure out who she wants to be before she finishes sixth grade, or will she get left behind? Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a classic novel of growing angst for girls. I read it when I was a kid. All my friends read it. Everyone read it. It’s still a classic today, thanks to the timeless voice of author Judy Blume. Margaret is the perfect reflection of every girl’s fears as she grows up and starts to compare herself with the other girls in her class. I loved this book as a kid, and every so often I pull it back out to read again. It never gets old, never gets stale. It is a little dated, like a snapshot of New York City in the 1960s, but Margaret’s feelings, her insecurities, her struggles are the same for all girls everywhere. Every girl should read this book, several times, and share it with all their friends, daughters, nieces, and granddaughters.

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