Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume

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Stephanie has been best friends with Rachel forever. At the start of 7th grade, new girl Alison arrives in the neighborhood. Alison is cool, fun and everyone likes her - especially Stephanie. While Rachel begins to feel jealous and left out, Stephanie hopes all three of them can be best friends. On top of that, Rachel knows that Stephanie is hiding something big from her and it's hard to be best friends with someone whos keeping secrets from you...


About the Author: 

Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, New Jersey, making up stories in her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. More than 82 million copies of her books have been sold, in 32 languages. Her 28 books have won many awards, including the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. 

Judy lives in Key West, Florida, and New York City with her husband. 

Author Social Media: https://twitter.com/judyblume


What I thought of the book:

I really liked this book! (I also really like the cover :)

Stephanie as the main character is highly relatable as a 13-year-old girl and is portrayed perfectly - and the friendships, fights, and school life are very realistic. I also really like the friendship dynamics - and how different each of the girls are from each other.   

This book is funny, not overly complicated - which makes it really easy to read and a great coming-of-age story.

I have also reread this multiple times, and it is the perfect book to pick up when I don't feel like reading anything. I also can't wait to read the companion novel that goes with this book which is from Rachel's point of you! 

I know the synopsis is not particularly intriguing - it really doesn't do justice to the book - but the book is so good! I love it so much, and really hope that you will pick it up! :) 


More Details about the book: 

Page Count: 248 

Age Rating: 10+ 

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books 

Publication year: 1987

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.in/Just-Long-Were-Together-Blume/dp/1447286847/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CYN3LCWJR9IE&keywords=just+as+long+as+we+are+together&qid=1649591909&sprefix=just+as+lo%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-2

Download the free ebook: https://book4you.org/book/1614906/64533c

My rating: 4.5 stars


Happy Reading! 📚💖





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