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Fifteen

by Beverly Cleary

Book Details

Publisher:Harper Collins
Published:2009-10-06
Pages:212
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

With her usual warmth, perceptiveness, and humor, Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary creates the joys and worries of a young girl's first crush. It seems too good to be true. The most popular boy in school has asked Jane out—and she's never even dated before. Stan is tall and good-looking, friendly and hard-working—everything Jane ever dreamed of. But is she ready for this? Suppose her parents won't let her go? What if she's nervous and makes a fool of herself? Maybe he'll think she's too young

Our Review

A teenage girl navigates the exhilarating and nerve-wracking world of a first crush and a first date in this timeless coming-of-age story. Newbery Medalist Beverly Cleary masterfully captures the specific anxieties of adolescence, from worrying about parental permission to the terror of making a social misstep, all through the relatable lens of a girl who feels she’s in over her head with the most popular boy in school.

Cleary’s signature warmth and perceptive humor transform a simple plot about dating into a profound exploration of self-doubt and social navigation that remains deeply resonant. Young adult readers, particularly those on the cusp of their own romantic experiences, will find a comforting companion in Jane, whose internal monologue perfectly articulates the universal fears of young love. This classic novel delivers an honest and ultimately reassuring look at the complexities of growing up.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction