Iggie’s House

Iggie’s House by Judy Blume is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on April 29, 2014. This 176-page middle grade novel explores themes of friendship and social dynamics in a neighborhood setting. The story follows Winnie, who is left without her best friend Iggie after Iggie’s family moves away. As the Garber family, consisting of two boys and their sister, moves into Iggie’s house, Winnie attempts to navigate the complexities of their differing backgrounds.
Readers will find a narrative that addresses important social themes such as prejudice and racism, as well as the challenges of forming friendships across cultural lines. The interactions between Winnie and the Garber siblings highlight the desire for genuine connection amidst societal expectations. This edition presents a classic tale with a fresh look, inviting readers to reflect on the significance of friendship regardless of skin color.
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When it comes to friendship, who cares about skin color? This classic middle grade novel from Judy Blume carries an important message—with a fresh new look.
Iggie’s House just wasn’t the same. Iggie was gone, moved to Tokyo. And there was Winnie, cracking her gum on Grove Street, where she’d always lived, with no more best friend and two weeks left of summer.
Then the Garber family moved into Iggie’s house—two boys, Glenn and Herbie, and Tina, their little sister. The Garbers were black and Grove Street was white and always had been. Winnie, a welcoming committee of one, set out to make a good impression and be a good neighbor. That’s why the trouble started.
Because Glenn and Herbie and Tina didn’t want a “good neighbor.” They wanted a friend.
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