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Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself

Book • 1977
Set in 1947, 'Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself' follows Sally, a creative and imaginative 10-year-old, as she moves from New Jersey to Miami Beach with her family.

The novel explores themes of racism, anti-Semitism, and personal growth, reflecting Judy Blume's own childhood experiences.

Sally's vivid imagination often leads her to fantastical scenarios, including a belief that Adolf Hitler is living in disguise in her neighborhood.

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Mentioned by Annie Downs as a book she loved as a child that helped her understand her own story.
Annie F. Downs on What Kids Can Teach Grownups About Life and Death

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