Is this book appropriate for a 9 year old?

Rebekah1021

My niece has a birthday coming up and I was thinking of getting her Are you there God, It's me Margaret by Judy Blume

Is she too young for it? 

docmay25

I think my neice just read that and she is 11.  I can't remember when I read it...maybe I was 12?  I don't remember enough about the book to say what age. Whenever I need to know age reviews I use the website commonsensemedia.org  It will give details of what is in the book or movie.

mrsekins

Depends on your kid.  I was reading a higher level than most my age - I think every kid is different.  You could buy it and look in it and compare it to books she is currently reading from.  If it's at a higher level, save it for a couple years.

firefightersgal

I'm not sure how old I was when I read it, but I would say that it would be okay for a nine year old.  The Scholastic website ranks the interest level to be grades 4-7, so I think it would be just fine.

caitlinsmom

I'd clear it with her parents first to make sure they have already talked to her about getting her period since that is the main focus of the book

stephsteph77

There's a lot in there about getting your period and stuff, so if she's up for that then sure.  I have to throw out my absolute favorite author for that age group - Kate DiCamillo.  The Tale of Despereaux is awesome, as is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Because of Winn-Dixie.  I personally didn't like Tiger Rising, but I totally recommend the other three for any 9 year old girl.  Despereaux and Winn-Dixie are both movies too, so you could do a movie/book combo gift if you wanted.  I have never met a kid (or adult for that matter) who didn't enjoy those books.

**Disclaimer:  Edward Tulane has some really sad moments.  I was sobbing when I read it aloud to my class.  They still loved it though.

michaeltrish

Maybe just a little.  I think I read that when I was 11 and got my period just months later. 

Sorry I didn't get a chance to respond to your Mexico post the other day.  I have a horrible sinus infection and wearing reading glasses bothers my eyes.  We'll catch up later next week.  Later, chica.

speckledfrog

I think it's a bit old.  A lot of it has to do with her not getting her period.  And the period info in it is super outdated.  They have to hook their pad onto a belt!

snowflakemom

speckledfrog:

I think it's a bit old.  A lot of it has to do with her not getting her period.  And the period info in it is super outdated.  They have to hook their pad onto a belt!

LOL! I totally forgot about that.

Loved Judy Blume books when I was younger.

jlw2505

My 10 year old niece read it in the last year or 2.  SHe is very advanced with her reading though and has read a few books that I have read and loves more adult type books.