![]() ![]() ![]() But it has also earned her a reputation for controversy in works where she frankly depicts losing one's virginity, having a first period or wondering about religion. That style has made Blume a favourite author to many. Kids like to be treated as if they can make their own decisions, and that's what she does so well." "She deals with controversial issues in a straightforward way, but she does not preach about it to her readership. "Judy Blume has been an untapped resource," said Carolyn Kellogg, who writes about books for the Los Angeles Times. ![]() ![]() But, in typical Blume style, its adult themes of death, loss and dislocation are set to put it far above run-of-the-mill movies aimed at younger audiences. It features Willa Holland as the leading character, Davey and Tatanka Means as her love interest. It tells the story of a young girl relocating to New Mexico after her father's death, where she meets a good-looking Native American boy called Wolf. To the huge excitement of Blume's followers, a film version of her 1981 book Tiger Eyes is being released in the United States. In an age when Hollywood will turn even a theme-park ride into a movie, the lack of films based on works by such a prolific and globally famous author has been an enduring mystery of the entertainment industry. ![]()
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