Freckle Juice

    Freckle Juice

    by Judy Blume

    Ages 6-91971
    Early Reader

    A humorous chapter book about Andrew, a second-grader who desperately wants freckles like his classmate Nicky. When a classmate sells him a secret freckle juice recipe for fifty cents, Andrew's quest for freckles leads to unexpected and amusing consequences. The story explores themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and learning to appreciate one's unique appearance.

    1971Published
    Genres: Humor, Realistic Fiction, Children's Literature

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None
    Social or Historical Topics
    None

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