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I diagnosed myself as having scoliosis in jr. high from reading this book--but I thought I was getting carried away, being all wrapped up in the book's drama. Years later though, I found out I was right, although I did not have to wear a back brace like Deenie did.
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I loved reading Judy Blume as a young adult. She seemed to capture all of the feelings that girls (and boys) have at that age. Deenie, is no exception; I remember how much I felt for this teenager, pretty but faced with an issue that forced to take uncomfortable, and potentially unappealing, corrective measures.

I had always meant to read this since it was mentioned in Gilmore Girls. It's practically required reading for adolescence. But I found it fell a little flat. I don’t think this one holds up.
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Lexile 650L
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5.0
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5.0

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