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When Sally’s family moves to Miami Beach for the winter of 1947, she’s excited and nervous at the same time. What will school be like in Florida? Will she make any friends? Will she fit in so far away from home?
But none of this stops Sally from having the most amazing adventures. One minute she’s a famous movie star or a brilliant detective; the next she’s found the Latin lover of her dreams–her classmate Peter Hornstein. And what about the Freedmans’ neighbor, old Mr. Zavodsky, who looks suspiciously like Hitler in disguise?
Sally’s life is a movie played inside her head, and Miami Beach is her best setting yet. If only she didn’t have so much to worry about . . .
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"I think this was one of the first Judy Blume books I ever read, although Blubber might have been too. And that started years of eating up those books. I remember my mom doing double-takes when she saw me reading a few as a little girl...and now I still am glad I read them. Honestly, I'm pretty sure half of my "girl" knowledge comes from Judy Blume books. But they are definetly a not miss for girls-no matter what age."
— Amulya (4 out of 5 stars)
Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself Listener Reviews
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" Oh my gosh! When I was a little girl, this was my favorite story. I loved the time period (Esther Williams and Latin Lovers!), the grandma speaking Yiddish, and just fitting in. Sally had a wild imagination and I loved following her on all her adventures. Truly a great story! "
— Maryellen, 2/19/2014 -
" Finally got my own copy of this book via readitswapit.co.uk! It's just as good as I remember it being as a child, and I still enjoyed it as an adult, unlike Iggie's House. Definitely one to keep for when I have kids. It was particularly interesting to read in the days after I'd visited Auschwitz-Birkenau. "
— Rachel, 2/17/2014 -
" this book is the BEST book eva!!!! luvd it SOOOO much!!!!u MUST read this imani!!! and soujanya if u havnt already!!!! read it!!!! "
— Manu, 2/16/2014 -
" wonderful. i hope this is not the last book i read in 2009 though not a bad way to end a year. "
— stacy, 2/12/2014 -
" one of my favorites, i love judy blume. "
— Amber, 2/7/2014 -
" I was so excited to find my favorite Judy Blume books available digitally. Although nothing will ever replace the worn, water-damaged, food-stained classic books of my youth. I can't wait to reread the next one. "
— Courtenay, 2/6/2014 -
" I didn't like this at first, but as I read more of it I got into it more. "
— Juliet, 1/31/2014 -
" I think this is based on Blume's childhood, and I also think that it's her only historical fiction. "
— elissa, 1/14/2014 -
" I remember the copy I used to check out from my local library, how I liked the cover art on the copy I owned better. This was one of those books that I owned, but felt compelled to check out of the library periodically as well. This must have been from ages 9-12. "
— Tobey, 12/24/2013 -
" I love that I have found such a large collection of Sally J.Friedman of people who loved this book as much as I did!! It was my first favourite book and it took me a long time to find a book I enjoyed as much as this one. I must read it again. "
— Amelia, 12/9/2013 -
" It was a good book with a good plot. But it was inappropriate at times. "
— Kate, 12/7/2013 -
" Probably my favorite Judy Blume book from my childhood. I so related to the stories that went on in her head. This was the book that introduced me to what happened to the Jews during WWII (sad that it was not ever a part of a single lesson in my entire school career). "
— Beth, 11/11/2013 -
" Sally, the main character thinks very imaginative. Sometimes she is TOO IMAGINATIVE that one day, she thought that a random man was Adolf Hitler! This book is interesting but somehow odd. "
— Subin, 10/4/2013 -
" This was one of my favorite childhood novels. I re-read it many times. Sally is a vibrant character, and her adventures are exciting and often funny. "
— Val, 9/5/2013 -
" I read this about 500 times when I was little. "
— Jennifer, 8/28/2013 -
" I can't even count how many times I read this book growing up. I think this was one of Judy Blume's best. "
— Stacy, 8/24/2013 -
" This is the first book I've ever given 5 stars to. I still read this book. I think it is the best Judy Blume has ever written. "
— Kiev, 7/1/2013 -
" My favorite JB book from when I was a kid, and one of my faves now! Although the setting takes place in the 40s, the themes and characters still hold meaning in today's culture. "
— Talia, 4/19/2013 -
" Sorry Judy Blume fans, but this just isn't my kind of book. "
— Kelly, 12/9/2012 -
" A good book about making new friends ! "
— Marie, 9/12/2012 -
" This novel is her most autobiographical, with many parallels between Blume's own life and that of Sally. "
— Mckinley, 9/6/2012 -
" This was my FAVORITE book as a kid. I read a lot of the Judy Blume books, per my mom's request. This one is the best. I love Sally and her view of the world around her. "
— Jen, 8/3/2012 -
" One of my all time favorite books while growing up. "
— Lisse, 4/5/2012 -
" I really liked this book. I was a lot like Sally growing up. If I would have read this when I was in grade school/junior high, I am sure it would have been my favorite book. "
— Amy, 4/3/2012 -
" Some girls first learn about sex from Judy Blume -- I learned about Hitler and WWII. "
— Michelle, 2/26/2012 -
" This charming, humorous story about the very imaginative Sally J. Freedman was brought to life by Judy Blume's lively reading. "
— Lisa, 12/17/2011 -
" very descriptive and interesting. "
— 712julia, 11/8/2011 -
" Sally reminds me of a more subtle Ramona. "
— Lindsey, 8/31/2011 -
" Judy Blume's finest book. "
— Sareena, 7/23/2011 -
" I've read this before and decided to read it again, i love it so much. "
— Nola, 5/15/2011 -
" This is the first book I've ever given 5 stars to. I still read this book. I think it is the best Judy Blume has ever written. "
— Kiev, 4/26/2011 -
" This was the end-all-be-all book for me in school. It changed reading for me forever! "
— April, 2/22/2011 -
" LOVED this book as a kid. But when I read it, the cover was much, much more 90s; "
— Chiara, 1/24/2011 -
" My favorite Judy Blume book! "
— Cheryl, 1/18/2011 -
" This is one of the best Blume books. The book stars Sally Freedman a young girl who is fully of personality and a very vivid imagination. The book touches on such issues as the Holocaust, segregation, sex, and illness. I may have read this as a child but I have no memory of it. "
— Andrea, 1/16/2011 -
" This was my FAVORITE book as a kid. I read a lot of the Judy Blume books, per my mom's request. This one is the best. I love Sally and her view of the world around her. "
— Jen, 1/14/2011 -
" I bought this during the Summer of my Discontent/ Return to Adolscence and loved it just as much as I did when I was wee and small. "
— Jessica, 1/9/2011 -
" In my opinion, this is Judy Blume's best book. "
— Suzanne, 12/9/2010 -
" one of my very first chapter books! always love it "
— Jaime, 11/13/2010
About Judy Blume
Judy Blume is the enduringly popular author of many books for young readers. Over eighty million copies of her books have been sold, and the Fudge books (which feature a character based on her son Larry) are timeless classics. Among Blume’s many awards is the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. She lives in Key West with her husband.