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Deenie

by Judy Blume

Deenie's mother wants her to be a model. Deenie is not sure what she wants to be. One day, Deenie goes for an interview at a modeling agency. The interviewer tries to correct Deenie's posture. Deenie has been trying hard to perfect her posture. She has been walking around wth books on her head. Nonetheless, Deenie's mother thinks she isn't trying hard enough. Soon Deenie tumbles into a spiral of confusion as she learns she has a condition called scoliosis, which means her back is crooked. Now she has to wear a brace for four years. What will Deenie do?

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submitted by Emmy U., age 11
(August 3, 2015 - 4:23 pm)