BFF*: Two novels by Judy Blume--Just As Long As We're Together/Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (*Best Friends Forever) Kindle Edition

My daughter just finished the classic "Are You There God, it's Me, Margaret" and loved it, so I bought this for her. She loved this just as much. It's great that both novels are together in one book, perfect for JN fans. I just wish they would update the cover to make it more visually appealing for the tween or teen reader. This cover looks very juvenile, and I probably would have never bought it if I didn't know the novels were geared for a tween/teen audience. It looks more elementary school level.

As a middle school student, I used to read these books over and over again. They were my favorites. Judy Blume had a way of writing so realistically that even though I was reading the stories 15 years after they were published, I felt like they completely described my thoughts about life.Flash forward 7 or 8 years and I found this collection of both books on Amazon. I had never had copies of these books as a child. I would always borrow them from my best friend or from the local library.I purchased this collection without knowing anything about it and I was very pleased with it. The font used in this book is the same font that was used in the original copies which made it seem very homey.My only problem with this collection is the dust jacket. Honestly, it's very ugly. But what's nice is that since it's a hard covered book, you can throw that part away and just enjoy the stories inside.Who would I recommend this book to? Mothers, daughters, and any Judy Blume fans.

Book arrived on time. I’m very happy. These were 2 of my favorite books as a child.

Loved Judy Blume as a child. Just As Long As We're Together was better than the sequel, but it was nice to read the second book.

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More Than One BFFREVIEWED BY: SAPNA SHARMA Has your friendship with someone ever slowly faded away? If so, you have a lot in common with Rachel and Stephanie in "Just As Long As We're Together" by Judy Blume. In colonial decorated Palfrey's Pond, it is just two weeks before school starts and Rachel and Steph's friendship is tested when a popular French girl, Alison, moves in. I myself have had a similar experience in elementary school where my friendship slowly drifted away. Considering the thousands of other writers who wrote this same topic, Judy Blume does a descent job on keeping it unique. "Just As Long As We're Friends" hit a rough start, but slowly progressed throughout the book. So in this book, Rachel and Steph are best friends. They've always been there with each other through good and bad times. Then, their friendship is challenged when Alison, the adopted French girl, moves in the area. Stephanie then begins to ask herself: Is it possible to have two best friends? At first, it is not, because she and Rachel had trouble telling secrets to two different people. Later, she realizes that with all the twists and turns in her life, she needs Rachel and Alison. The setting could have been better described, but Stephanie's thoughts are shown the entire time. I would say that middle schoolers would enjoy this book the most. The characters are all in middle school (7th grade) and deal with the problems that teens deal with on a daily basis. The author does a good job on keeping the audience in mind. The book has a strong realistic fiction genre. They show Stephanie going through the difficulties and perks of being as American teen. From family, to friends, to boys, they show Stephanie trying to master it all. Another popular book that focuses on the same idea is "The Clique". Well, if you like "The Clique", then I wouldn't suggest this book. Judy Blume writes about three innocent girls going to a friendly school. "The Clique" is about stuck up rich girls with an exclusive group of friends. The strength of this book will probably be how the author shows the transformation of the friendship of Rachel and Steph before and after Alison arrived. Before Alison, Rachel was Steph's only best friend. Yet, when Alison moves in, Steph is slowly pulled away from Rachel. I would have to say the biggest strength was how the author didn't make a "happily ever after" end, and kept it realistic. The biggest weakness would have to be the lack of detail. The author could have described the setting and characters image better. Another weakness was how the author flip flopped from one subject to another within pages. Ultimately, the book is not bad. It started of slow, and kept getting better throughout. As the story moved along, the personality of the characters and the setting of the story began to shine through.

Great book! Judy Blume reveals the many dimensions of family and friendship in these two novels. Great to have the books as a 2 pack!