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Just as Long as We're Together — Content Guide for Parents

By Judy BlumeMacmillan Children's Books2015ISBN 9781447286844256 pages
Just as Long as We're Together

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Just as Long as We're Together is Judy Blume's classic novel about changing friendships. From the bestselling author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Stephanie and Rachel have been best friends for years, in spite of their differences. Alison is new in town, and immediately becomes an integral part of their group. But is it possible to have two best friends? And how can you call anyone a friend if you can't tell them your most painful secrets?

Just as Long as We're Together is followed by the sequel Here's to You, Rachel Robinson.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Just as Long as We're Together appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The search results do not indicate any violence in 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The narrative focuses on friendships and personal challenges rather than violent events. The search results do not indicate any scary content in 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The narrative is centered around the experiences of friendship and adolescence.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have violence?

    The search results do not indicate any violence in 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The narrative focuses on friendships and personal challenges rather than violent events.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have scary content?

    The search results do not indicate any scary content in 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The narrative is centered around the experiences of friendship and adolescence.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The search results do not indicate any exploration of religious themes.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have racial/cultural content?

    The book subtly addresses racism, as indicated by a mention that Judy Blume talks about racism once in the narrative. However, it is not a central theme.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in relation to 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The focus remains on the themes of friendship and growing up.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The narrative does not address these topics.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have sexual identity?

    There are no mentions of sexual content in the search results for 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The book appears to focus on friendship rather than sexual themes.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have gender roles?

    There are no explicit discussions of gender roles in 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The narrative focuses on friendship dynamics among the characters.

  • Does Just as Long as We're Together have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Just as Long as We're Together'. The focus is primarily on friendship and personal growth among the characters.