Eleven-year-old Margaret Simon’s life is full of unwanted changes, as well as changes she wishes for as she grows up. Not only has Margaret moved to a new state and is attending public school for the first time, but her new friends seem really mature. She’s confused by her feelings about boys and worried that she’s not as physically developed as the other girls around her. Additionally, her parents have left her to make up her own mind about choosing a religion, but her secret daily talks to God haven’t helped her decide. As Margaret discovers, growing up can be awfully bewildering. This is a timeless novel that girls can still relate to, as they have for many years. Ages 9-13
Recommended by Gailanne Smith, Librarian