The Bottom Line
From the Publisher: "Ever since his dad got rich from an invention and his family moved to a wealthy neighborhood on Long Island, Tony Miglione's life has been turned upside down. For starters, there's his new friend Joel, who shoplifts. Then there's Joel's sixteen-year-old sister, Lisa, who gets undressed every night without pulling down her shades. On top of all his other worries, Tony has questions about growing up… Why couldn't things have stayed the same?"
Pros
- Funny and touching
- Well-drawn characters, especially the main character
- Realistic portrayal of a teenager's life
Cons
- Only book featuring Joel: there should be more!
Description
- Author: Judy Blume
- Paperback, 164pp
- Publisher: Random House Children's Books
- 12 years and older
Guide Review - Then Again, Maybe I Won't: Book Review
This is a keeper. Judy Blume has finally created a book with a male character who everyone can relate to, especially teens whose lives are in an uproar as everything around them changes.
Highly recommended read for teens who are moving; and even those who aren't will get something out of this.
