drpaulineschmidt 's review for:

Forever... by Judy Blume

3.0

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Well, I am surprised I never read this book before (as a teenager)...that's probably why I only gave it the three stars. As a teen, I probably would have given 5! Anyway, it strikes me as odd that this book has been banned and/or challenged. There's nothing obscene and/or gratuitous about any of the scenes. It was a simple, sweet, and seemingly true story of a young girl losing her virginity and struggling with all of the baggage that comes with it. As a teacher, I would recommend this as independent reading, and as a parent, I would do the same...although there may be other 'required-coming-of-age' books I'd like Emma to read...