He sees many things in a very complicated w. Have you moved ever? This product has not been rated yet. Like The Catcher in the Rye, Then Again Maybe I Won't has the same elements, just a younger protagonist. Hmm, maybe his binoculars can be used for more than birdwatching! I would rate this book a 4 1/2, it was a very enjoyable read! all members Members. View: 312. That I’m going to be fourteen. She wrote about issues that tended to be swept under the rug by the culture (and in fact, still are a bit). Judy Blume is J.D. When Joel's mother rationalizes his behavior by announcing the forthcoming enrollment in the military academy, Tony's mother is considering sending him there too, until Tony's father intervenes and says this is a key decision that only Tony should make. Carmella Miglione – Tony's mother, who eventually goes by … Then Again, Maybe I Won’t We all finished the school year in Jersey City but it wasn’t the same for me. Then Again Maybe I Wont. This is a realistic fiction book with a descriptive and fast passed writing style. A similarity of both stories, aside from the physical maturity of both characters, is that Tony develops a crush on the eldest daughter of his next door neighbors, just as Margaret has feelings for her neighbor's friend. He had to move to a richer environment because his dad got a new job. I loved that this story--told from the POV of the male lead Tony--is just a strong a reflection of the juinior high years as "Are There God---It's Me Margaret.". Us kids all needed SOMEBODY to give us the lowdown on periods and boners back in the '80s, and Judy Blume tended to be a bit more reliable than that weird kid on the bus. Initially set in Jersey City, New Jersey, the family eventually moves to Rosemont, New York on Long Island. Intended for pre-teens and teenagers, the novel deals with puberty from a 1970s male perspective as well as the other trials of growing up. But pacing is pretty fast and the ending is really abrupt. Justin Long, a favorite of mine, didn’t disappoint. The main part of the story is tony crushing on on the 16 year old girl (I forget her her name). The giant of children's lit plumbs an unusual event from her own girlhood—when three planes crashed in her hometown—for her new novel for adults,... Grade 6-10 When his hardworking inventor father strikes it rich and moves the family from working class Jersey City to wealthy Rosemont, Tony Miglione finds that everything from friendships to school takes on a new and confusing twist. I bought for my son, was feeling too lazy to walk upstairs and get my book, so blew through this in a night. Was it written wrong?". Awesome book for boys. This one's kinda the boy version of "Are You There God...", demystifying for pre-adolescent readers that unfamiliar new stain in their undy-dundypants. He has hard-working parents, a brother who teaches junior high and a sister-in-law with a baby on the way. This book is set in Jersey City around the 1980s. Tony is emotional and a very confused kid. He sees many things in a very complicated way. I enjoyed the story and in the most part the story telling. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Like, This book made me feel uncomfortable. He is going through puberty and must deal with the physical changes in his body, such as wet dreams and erections, on top of the major changes in his family life. Salinger for the tween set. It's Me, Margaret., it differs mainly in the secondary themes. He is a practical joker and a shoplifter. Retrouvez Then Again, Maybe I Won't: Complete & Unabridged et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Have you ever made bad choices just to fit in? I know I read this as a kid, but so much is unfamiliar. Like many readers, I stumbled on this as part of a boxed set, bought for me buy my nice Grandma after I convinced her to read. Another book from the 'coming of age' stack by Judy Blume, this time doing what was incredibly daring in the early 1970s when this was written and confronting some real issues, such as puberty, a boy's changing body (including the whole 'wet dream' incident) and a lot of voyeuristic stalker behavior that would get him arrested in this current timeline. Judy Blume claimed that she was inspired to write the story following the success of her preceding novel Are You There God? The ending was built up but I still felt like it wasn't really ended well. She receives thousands of letters a year from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns with her. Marty Endo – One of Tony's new friends who is also one of his basketball teammates and a member of the church youth group. Was so interesting to return to this book and to theorize why it was my fave Judy Blume book as a kid. Then Again, Maybe I Won't Judy Blume Ages 9-12. Fullerbach – Vic's new boss and partner. Eleven-year-old Tony Miglione likes living with his family in Jersey City. The therapy helps Tony learn new ways to cope with his problems. 5 out of 5 stars 5.0 out of 5 5 Stars ... these problems, but yet it was still fun and easy. She loves to cook, but was no longer permitted to do so after hiring their housekeeper, so she spends every day in her bedroom watching TV, depressed. Tony regains some respect for his parents after realizing they do pay attention to him, unlike the Hoober parents towards Joel. Then Again, Maybe I Won't (1971) by Judy Blume. Given her earlier novel was about a girl entering puberty making the transition to womanhood, she decided to write one about a boy going through puberty and making a transition to manhood. Anthony (Tony) Miglione – Protagonist of the book who is 12 years old, the youngest of three boys. 9781509806256. Read "Then Again, Maybe I Won't" by Judy Blume available from Rakuten Kobo. Then Again, Maybe I Won't is a young adult novel written by Judy Blume. He finds that out when he see's them kissing right in front of him, in public. Then again, maybe I won't;: A novel by Blume, Judy published by Bradbury Press Hardcover on Amazon.com. Angie Miglione – Tony's sister-in-law, and Ralph's wife. Then Again Maybe I Won t Unable to accept or explain his family's newly acquired wealth, his growing interest in sex, and a friend's shoplifting habit, a thirteen-year-old finds the pains in his stomach getting worse and worse. Because when the guys talked about Jefferson Junior I knew I wouldn’t be there. Vincent (Vinnie) Miglione – Tony's deceased older brother. Then Again, Maybe I Won’t Now it’s June 10th. Then Again, Maybe I Won't: Amazon.fr: Blume, Judy: Livres anglais et étrangers Choisir vos préférences en matière de cookies Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires pour faciliter vos achats, fournir nos services, pour comprendre comment les clients utilisent nos services afin de pouvoir apporter des améliorations, et pour présenter des annonces. Overview not currently available. I miss the 70's. She confines herself to her room after the Migliones hire Maxine, a maid who takes advantage of the family's inexperience with their new lifestyle and essentially directs the household to her tastes instead of taking orders from the family. I do think that the issues in the book are issues that real young adults face, and this book could be a good starting point for a discussion about those sorts of things. Then Again, Maybe I Won't is a young adult novel written by Judy Blume. Exhibit A: Angst and isolation; it's lonely being a 13 year old boy. Joel secretly engages in misbehavior such as prank calls, underage drinking, hiding issues of Playboy magazine under his bed, and shoplifting, and encourages Tony to participate as well. group of boys leave tips for waitress hidden in leftover food, waitress gets angry. Welcome back. I love the emotion and the writing style of Judy Blume so much. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Both stories also deal with moving from an urban area to the suburbs, but the reason behind the move for Tony's family is his father's success with his invention and desire to move to a wealthier community. While Joel's manners impress Mr. and Mrs. Miglione, Tony sees Joel's true colors in private. Ignore the horrible cover. Synopsis. Carmella Miglione – Tony's mother, who eventually goes by the name Carol, much to Tony's dismay. Suitable for 11 - 18 years. Tony anticipates that his parents will learn for themselves of Joel's true nature when they read tomorrow's newspaper and see Joel will be remanded to the juvenile facility, but is surprised when he learns the owner of the sporting goods store declines to press charges against Joel for shoplifting. Tony … I think it is pretty funny that she has no interest in him when he is all over her. Tony Miglione is thirteen, and his family lives in a cramped house in New Jersey. In Rosemont, just like he promised. Tony is also now more at ease with himself and the family changes, and had the courage to tell the therapist he spied on Lisa. Then Again, Maybe I Won't ; Deenie. One of the main characters has a baby right after high school, and never tells the father. The time frame of this story is evidently the late 1960s or early 1970s, as Tony's eldest brother, Vinnie, has been killed in action in the Vietnam War. by Yearling. This book is told in first person point of view from the main character Tony. This breaks Tony's heart but makes the reader laugh which I love. After Tony's family experiences a major increase in wealth due to his father's successful sale of his electronics invention, the family relocates to an upper-class community in Rosemont, New York. I don't think I really grasped the whole thing back then--I think I'll go back and reread it. This afternoon they’re going to break ground for our swimming pool. THEN AGAIN, MAYBE I WON'T. She wrote about issues that tended to be swept under the rug by the culture (and in fact, still are a bit). I thought some of the issues it brought up (selling out, girls, friendship,and shoplifting) are real things that sometimes get ignored in relation to the age group of young adults. Tony is emotional and a very confused kid. This was really an amazing book and I would really recommend it if you are looking for a book. But then I realized that was part of what made Judy Blume as an author successful during the 1970s. Exhibit B: obsessed with sex; at least Holden Caulfield, as creepy as he was, wasn't a peeping tom. Books ... out of pure love for the characters in these stories and the joyful nostalgia they bring me. I really loved this book and many others written by Judy Blume. Salinger for the tween set. Victor (Vic) Miglione – Tony's father, who is a freelance electrician and an inventor whose invention changes their life. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: Are You There God? but is every bit as poignant and funny. Fourteen years is a long time to have been around. Why would he be embarrassed if his ZIPPER went up? She was named after Vinnie. Judy Blume claimed that she was inspired to write the story following the success of her preceding novel Are You There God? Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. It's Me, Margaret. Ever since his dad got rich from an invention and his family moved to a wealthy neighborhood on Long Island, Tony Miglione’s life has been turned upside down. [s], SOLVED. Share - Then Again Maybe I Wont. Good old Judy Bloom, being a mother to thousands of children decades after first publication. This is a nice changein young adult literature. In this one, Tony's family become wealthy and move to a new neighborhood. [s]. If that doesn’t say weird then what does? I thought some of the issues it brought up (selling out, girls, friendship,and shoplifting) are r. This book made me feel uncomfortable. Tony meets a seemingly polite and respectful neighbor, a boy his own age, Joel Hoober. Then again, maybe I shouldn’t reread all the Judy Blume books from my youth. After witnessing one of Joel's misdeeds, Tony faints from anxiety, where he is then admitted to the hospital for a brief stay and sent to therapy after doctors determine the malady is not medical. Suddenly his mother is intent on climbing the social ladder; his grandmother isn't allowed to cook for the family anymore since they've hired a housekeeper; and his older brother, Ralph, who's always wanted to be a teacher has suddenly decided to go into business. Welcome! “I wonder what it’s like watching ladies try on underwear all day? This book is about a boy whose life just got weirder. Lots of phoneys. The old-smelling used 1973 paperback copy I read has this catchphrase written across the top of the front cover: I read this for a real-world book club; it took about two hours to breeze through. Read more. This happens quite frequently, and, on a smaller scale, I have observed many people falling into this way of thinking/living, so it was easy to appreciate Tony's honest take on the situation. Judy Blume is J.D. This story is necessary. This website uses cookies to give you the best, most relevant experience. Loved the working class family made good story (which I'd forgotten) and the grandmother/grandson relationship is so touching...bring a hankie, is all I'm saying. Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de réduction ou téléchargez la version eBook. She ends up dating Tony's Sunday school teacher. Judy Blume's writing is absolutely great and the characters feel real. Tony later remarks to himself he thought for a long time how his spending money goes from his pocket to a supermarket in some low-income neighborhood. Members: Reviews: Popularity: Average rating: Mentions: 1,456: 21: 8,911 (3.59) 7: Unable to accept or explain his family's newly acquired wealth, his growing interest in sex, and a friend's shoplifting habit, a thirteen-year-old finds the pains in his stomach getting worse and worse. It is implied that he masturbates and thinks of Lisa when he does it. 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