Blubber [Paperback] Blume, Judy

Description

1978 Tenth Dell printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Judy Blume’s seminal novel “Blubber” offers a poignant time capsule into the complex social dynamics of adolescence in 1970s America. Published in 1974, “Blubber” was one of the first young adult novels to frankly address the cruel realities of bullying, body-shaming, and the struggles of fitting in. Blume’s candid, unflinching prose resonated deeply with young readers, earning her both acclaim and censorship challenges for daring to explore taboo topics. Beyond its literary merits, this tenth Dell printing holds historical significance as an artifact from the era’s shifting attitudes towards discussing previously taboo subjects in children’s literature. With its modest wear from being well-read, this copy invites collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in Blume’s trailblazing narrative voice and the harsh truths of the adolescent experience she so vividly captured.