Supersheila
- 173pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Un été à Tarrytown, New York, est très amusant pour Sheila, dix ans, même si ses amis l'obligent à affronter des vérités sur elle-même qu'elle préfère ignorer.
Judy Blume est renommée pour son exploration de la vie intérieure des enfants et des adultes. À travers ses récits, elle aborde habilement les thèmes universels de l'adolescence, de l'amitié et de la quête d'identité. Sa capacité à établir un lien avec des lecteurs de toutes générations est évidente dans la vaste correspondance qu'elle reçoit et l'impact durable de son œuvre sur le paysage littéraire. Blume est également une fervente défenseure de la liberté d'expression, travaillant sans relâche pour protéger le droit de lire.







Un été à Tarrytown, New York, est très amusant pour Sheila, dix ans, même si ses amis l'obligent à affronter des vérités sur elle-même qu'elle préfère ignorer.
Lorsque Victoria Leonard répond au téléphone dans son bureau de Manhattan, elle est surprise d'entendre la voix de Caitlin. Les nouvelles de Caitlin la bouleversent et elle se remémore le moment où elle a rencontré pour la première fois Caitlin Somers, leur amitié longue et complexe, les trahisons occasionnelles et les confessions chuchotées, ainsi que l'île magique où elles sont devenues sœurs d'été. Caitlin a immédiatement fasciné Vixi, l'introduisant dans le monde libre de la famille Somers, rempli de privilèges, d'aventures et de sexualité. Le lien de Victoria avec eux modifie ses relations avec sa propre famille et ouvre des portes vers des possibilités qu'elle n'avait jamais osé imaginer. Cet été-là, elle tombe passionnément amoureuse. Puis, en un instant dévastateur sur la plage de Vineyard baignée par la lune, tout change et révèle l'ombre de leur amitié inhabituelle, qui hantera Caitlin et Vixi pendant des années. « Sœurs d'un été » est un livre qui explore de manière captivante les choix qui façonnent nos vies, nos amitiés et nos amours, les familles dans lesquelles nous naissons et celles que nous essayons de créer à travers les épreuves.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Blubber; Deenie; Iggie's House; It's Not the End of the World; Then Again, Maybe I Won't; Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself
No one should have to survive adolescence (or adulthood) without Judy Blume. And with this essential boxed set of seven beloved novels, no one has to. The ideal antidote for angst at any age, this boxed set of seven classic Judy Blume books makes a great gift for yourself or someone else. From Margaret and her crisis of faith in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Karen and her coping with her parents’ divorce in It’s Not the End of the World , the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than characters—they feel like friends. This boxed set includes paperback editions of the following Judy Blume classics: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Blubber Deenie Iggie’s House It’s Not the End of the World Then Again, Maybe I Won’t Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself
Follow Peter as he deals with his annoying brother Farley, known as Fudge, his sworn enemy and neighbor Sheila Tubman, a family move to New Jersey and his mother's pregnancy, a vacation to Maine and the discovery of cousins Flora and Fauna.
Fudge, Peter, Sheila, and the rest of the gang from the beloved books by "New York Times" bestselling author Judy Blume are back in these reissued paperback classics, featuring brand-new new cover art.
Meet Margaret. She's going through all the same things most teenage girls have to face; fitting in, friendship and first bras. Life isn't easy for Margaret. She's moved away from her childhood home, she's starting a new school, finding new friends - and she's convinced she's not normal. For a start she hasn't got a clue whether she wants to be Jewish like her father or Christian like her mother. Everyone else seems really sure of who they are. And, worst of all, she's a 'late developer'. She just knows that all her friends are going to need a bra before she does. It's too embarrassing to talk to her parents about these things. So she talks to God instead - and waits for an answer . . . This is a 50th anniversary of Judy Blume's bestselling classic teen novel, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret featuring a fresh, contemporary cover look and a letter from the author.
Rachel is Stephanie's best friend. Since second grade, they've shared secrets, good and bad. Now in seventh grade, Alison moves into the neighborhood. Stephanie hopes all three of them can be best friends, because Stephanie really likes Alison. But it looks as if it's going to be a case of two's company and three's a crowd. Can the girls' friendship be saved?
Nicky has freckles--they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. Sitting behind him in class, Andrew once counted eighty-six of them, and that was just a start! If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty. One day after school, Andrew works up enough courage to ask Nicky where he got his freckles. When know-it-all Sharon overhears, she offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe--if he pays. Andrew is desperate and feels it's worth it. At home he carefully mixes the strange combination of ingredients. Then the unexpected happens...
Fudge is five - and he's driving his older brother Peter mad, as usual. Going on holiday with Fudge - and baby Tootsie, Turtle the dog, and Uncle Feather the bird - means disasters every day. Will it be Peter's nightmare holiday?
Fudge, Peter, and the rest of the gang are back in this long-awaited, New York Times bestselling continuation of Blume's beloved series, now in mass market paperback.
A lively and imaginative story about moving house, making new friends and dreaming of being a famous actress! Reissued with an eye-catching new look.
Fudge learns how to ride a bike - but doesn't learn how to stop. He also tries to sell his baby sister, calls his kindergarten teacher Rat Face, and gets a mynah bird for a pet.
After Davey's father is killed in a hold-up, she and her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. Here Davey is befriended by a young man who helps her find the strength to carry on and conquer her fears. "This is a masterly novel."--Jean Fritz, "The New York Times Book Review." Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
More adventures at school and at home with Jake, a first-grader, and his older sister Abigail, known to each other as the Pain and the Great One.
Karen Newman can't believe it when her father moves out. How could her parents do this? Don't they know they belong together? Somehow Karen has to get her mom and dad to talk to each other face-to-face. Maybe then they'll realize divorce is a mistake. But can she think of a plan soon-and one that works?
Rachel is the youngest in a family of high-achievers. She’s also the cleverest. But it’s not easy being super-intelligent – especially when her errant older brother insists on disturbing the peace and undermining everything she ever says or does. And her best friends seem to be falling for his charming veneer . . . A powerful sequel to JUST AS LONG AS WE’RE TOGETHER.
Fudge Hatcher--the five-year-old human hurricane--is back for more antics as he makes sure there is never a dull moment at the family's summer rental house. His latest plan is to marry his brother Peter's sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. It's going to be an unforgettable trip for both families.
From bestselling author Judy Blume comes an extraordinary novel of reminiscence and awakening - an unforgettable story of two women, two families, and the friendships that shape a lifetime.
Jill goes along with the rest of the fifth-grade class in tormenting a classmate and then finds out what it is like when she, too, becomes a target
Deenie wants to be a model - but to correct her spine she must first wear a back brace for 5 years. 9 yrs+
A novel about a teenage boy coping with moving to a new home and getting used to the neigbors.
Iggie's house just wasn't the same. Iggie was gone, moved to Tokyo. And there was Winnie, cracking her gum on Grove Street, where she'd always lived, with no more best friend and two weeks left of summer. Then the Garber family moved into Iggie's house -- two boys, Glenn and Herbie, and Tina, their little sister. The Garbers were black and Grove Street was white and always had been. Winnie, a welcoming committee of one, set out to make a good impression and be a good neighbor. That's why the trouble started. Glenn and Herbie and Tina didn't want a "good neighbor." They wanted a friend.
A novel inspired by a series of passenger airplane crashes that occurred in 1951 and 1952 New Jersey reimagines the impact of the tragedies on three generations of families, friends and strangers. Reading-group guide available. By the author ofSummer Sisters .
Exploring the complexities of post-marriage relationships, this novel follows two thirtysomethings navigating the challenges of love and connection after divorce. With heartfelt insights and relatable characters, it delves into themes of rediscovery, emotional growth, and the search for genuine intimacy. Judy Blume's signature storytelling captures the nuances of modern romance, making this a poignant and engaging read for anyone grappling with love in a changing landscape.
With more than four million copies sold, Wifey is Judy Blume's hilarious, moving tale of a woman who trades in her conventional wifely duties for her wildest fantasies—and learns a lot about life along the way. Sandy Pressman is a nice suburban wife whose boredom is getting the best of her. She could be making friends at the club, like her husband keeps encouraging her to do. Or working on her golf game. Or getting her hair done. But for some reason, these things don't interest her as much as the naked man on the motorcycle...
Katherine and Michael meet at a New Year party. They're attracted to each other, and they grow to love each other. Once they've decided that their love is forever, they make love. It's the beginning of an intense and exclusive relationship, with a future all planned. Until their love is tested.
A bind-up of the second two books in Judy Blume's brilliant young-fiction series about a brother, a sister and a whole lot of fun.
Forever... Tiger Eyes. Then Again, Maybe Won't. Deenie. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Being a teenager (or an adult) is way easier with Judy Blume. And now that five of her most cherished classics are available in a paperback boxed set, everyone can get what they need. Whether it’s a gift for yourself or someone else, this boxed set of five beloved Judy Blume books is the perfect way to share the relatable travails and triumphs of growing up. From Katherine and first love in Forever… to Davey and her transition through loss in Tiger Eyes, the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than characters—they feel like friends. This boxed set includes gorgeous paperback editions of the following Judy Blume novels: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Deenie Forever... Then Again, Maybe I Won’t Tiger Eyes
Nervzwerg + Superschlaue: Luis isst nur, was weiss ist, Amanda bereitet ihre erste Party vor, Luis ist verzweifelt, weil er seinen frisch ausgefallenen Zahn nicht mehr findet, Amanda kann immer noch nicht Fahrrad fahren und die Katze ärgert sich über ihren Namen Fluffi. Witzig geschriebene Geschichten rund um den Alltag einer vierköpfigen Familie mit Katze. Es wird viel gestritten, man ist aufeinander eifersüchtig, wenn es aber darauf ankommt, hält man zusammen. Die Geschichten sind abwechslungsreich und immer mit einer Prise Humor versehen. Dabei spüren die Lesenden immer deutlich die Gefühle und die Stimmung der Akteure und merken, wie wichtig es ist, rücksichtsvoll miteinander umzugehen. Eine spritzig unterhaltsame Idee der Autorin ist, dass sie aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven schreibt. Dank eines gezeichneten Kopfes oben am Kapitel weiss man, ob Luis, Amanda oder die Katze Fluffi uns ihre Geschichte erzählen. Das Buch eignet sich grossartig zum Vorlesen und erfreut mit den lustigen schwarz-weiss Zeichnungen Gross und Klein sehr. Ab 7 Jahren, ****, Eveline Zwahlen.
Futsch macht Peter fast wahnsinnig! Seit kurzem ist er von allem, das mit Geld zu tun hat, besessen. Am liebsten möchte Futsch die ganze Welt kaufen. Doch als plötzlich entfernte Verwandte aus Hawaii auftauchen, kommt es für Peter noch dicker: Die campieren nämlich im Wohnzimmer, und seine zwei neuen Cousinen nerven ihn damit, dass sie Musicalstars werden wollen. Als ob ein Bruder wie Futsch nicht schon schlimm genug wäre!
Nervzwerg + Superschlaue: Luis isst nur, was weiss ist, Amanda bereitet ihre erste Party vor, Luis ist verzweifelt, weil er seinen frisch ausgefallenen Zahn nicht mehr findet, Amanda kann immer noch nicht Fahrrad fahren und die Katze ärgert sich über ihren Namen Fluffi. Witzig geschriebene Geschichten rund um den Alltag einer vierköpfigen Familie mit Katze. Es wird viel gestritten, man ist aufeinander eifersüchtig, wenn es aber darauf ankommt, hält man zusammen. Die Geschichten sind abwechslungsreich und immer mit einer Prise Humor versehen. Dabei spüren die Lesenden immer deutlich die Gefühle und die Stimmung der Akteure und merken, wie wichtig es ist, rücksichtsvoll miteinander umzugehen. Eine spritzig unterhaltsame Idee der Autorin ist, dass sie aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven schreibt. Dank eines gezeichneten Kopfes oben am Kapitel weiss man, ob Luis, Amanda oder die Katze Fluffi uns ihre Geschichte erzählen. Das Buch eignet sich grossartig zum Vorlesen und erfreut mit den lustigen schwarz-weiss Zeichnungen Gross und Klein sehr. Ab 7 Jahren, ****, Eveline Zwahlen.
Ženský psychologický román o problémech rozvedených žen kolem čtyřicítky. Tři přítelkyně jsou již delší dobu rozvedené, všechny úspěšné podnikatelky, emancipované ženy, které svou kariéru i výchovou dětí drží pevně v rukou. Jejich přátelství dostane trhlinu ve chvíli, kdy se rozvedený manžel jedné z nich zamiluje do přítelkyně své bývalé ženy. Náklonnost žen naruší rozpaky, nedořešené manželské problémy a nevyjasněné vztahy dětí k novým partnerům. Autorka se pod tímto zorným úhlem dívá na postavení současné americké ženy a snaží se odhalit úskalí její emancipace i skutečné hodnoty v jejím životě.
Ženský psychologický román o problémech rozvedených žen kolem čtyřicítky. Tři přítelkyně jsou již delší dobu rozvedené, všechny úspěšné podnikatelky, emancipované ženy, které svou kariéru i výchovou dětí drží pevně v rukou. Jejich přátelství dostane trhlinu ve chvíli, kdy se rozvedený manžel jedné z nich zamiluje do přítelkyně své bývalé ženy. Náklonnost žen naruší rozpaky, nedořešené manželské problémy a nevyjasněné vztahy dětí k novým partnerům. Autorka se pod tímto zorným úhlem dívá na postavení současné americké ženy a snaží se odhalit úskalí její emancipace i skutečné hodnoty v jejím životě.
Dívka, která má před maturitou a chce pokračovat ve studiu na vysoké škole a prožívá svou první lásku se stejně starým chlapcem. Autorka popisuje průběh milostného vzplanutí mladých lidí i jejich pozdější rozchod. Otevřeně, ale vkusně jsou vylíčeny i jejich první sexuální zkušenosti.
Davey, ein Mädchen aus Atlantic City, zieht nach dem Mord an ihrem Vater mit ihrer Mutter zu Verwandten nach Los Alamos, Neu Mexiko. Obwohl es dort als sicherer gilt, erlebt sie eigene Herausforderungen. (Ab 13 Jahre.)