Deenie
A girl steered toward modeling by her mother must instead face a diagnosis of scoliosis and a brace she’ll wear for years, in Judy Blume’s novel.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1973
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Judy Blume
About this book
Deenie was published by Bradbury Press in 1973 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Judy Blume, who has 7 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Deenie is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1973.
Also published by Bradbury in 1973
- The Slave Dancer — Paula Fox
- Three jovial huntsmen — Susan Jeffers
- Good Ethan — Paula Fox
- Lone Bull's horse raid — Paul Goble
More from the Bradbury 1970s
Questions about Deenie
Who wrote Deenie?
Deenie was written by Judy Blume, who has 7 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Deenie?
Bradbury Press published Deenie in 1973, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has Deenie won any awards?
Deenie was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Deenie for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Deenie?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Deenie and which editions exist.