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friendlyneighboorhoodlibrarian's review
5.0
This series is my childhood and it will one day be my children's childhood❤❤❤
jaimie_lynn's review
4.0
Another book I'm getting for my niece and it was actually a great, quick read! I love the quirkiness of Judy Moody and I think Hailee will too! ❤️ Can't wait to talk with her about it and get more books in the series for her!
zapkode's review
5.0
{My Thoughts} – Judy Moody is a little girl that is unhappy that summer is over. It’s the first day of school and she didn’t get to do anything special, like she assumed all of her friends probably had. At breakfast, however, she learns that she did do something worth talking about, she ate shark. She decides that this news of shark eating is so special that she just has to mark up her t-shirt to show that she had ate shark. I have to say that if it were my daughter I would have been surprised, however, at least she had something to talk about the first day of third grade.
Once class begins the teacher assigns homework. Judy is suppose to make a “Me Collage.” The object of the collage is to allow students to creatively tell others more about themselves, through pictures, objects, etc… She goes through a rough go of trying to make this collage for school. It appears that she was putting way more thought into it and what others would think about it, then just having fun with the assignment. Eventually she finishes it and has to present at at school. In between somethings happen that almost stop her from presenting it, but she decides to take a chance and does and it all turns out okay and in her favor.
I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book. They helped to bring more character to the story. I also like how the simple wording of the story continued throughout the entire book. I want to read more of this series in the future, as this was a rather enjoyable read.
Once class begins the teacher assigns homework. Judy is suppose to make a “Me Collage.” The object of the collage is to allow students to creatively tell others more about themselves, through pictures, objects, etc… She goes through a rough go of trying to make this collage for school. It appears that she was putting way more thought into it and what others would think about it, then just having fun with the assignment. Eventually she finishes it and has to present at at school. In between somethings happen that almost stop her from presenting it, but she decides to take a chance and does and it all turns out okay and in her favor.
I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book. They helped to bring more character to the story. I also like how the simple wording of the story continued throughout the entire book. I want to read more of this series in the future, as this was a rather enjoyable read.
sashalexz13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ginalyn's review
fast-paced
5.0
I loved this so much. I forgot how great these books were. These will be awesome for my girls one day
katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
A bit of a female Horrid Henry, with less naughtiness.
She's not 'naughty' as such, but this does remind me of Francesca Simon's creation - lots of short chapters/adventures, school and family-based (and a brother called 'Stink' taking the place of Perfect Peter), a young and slightly rude young protagonist who surely wouldn't get away with such behaviour in most situations (cheeking the teacher!).
Judy isn't bad though, just a bit grumpy. She doesn't want to go back to school, or to a birthday party of the boy who is said to eat paste, but often has to begrudgingly admit that things aren't as bad as she thought.
I liked her more towards the end, as she DOES admit her mistakes about people, and is actually a pretty good friend (unlike Horrid Henry!), as well as student, when the work interests her.
Very American though, with 'rare' her generation's word for 'cool' and overused a bit, with other terminology that British readers (I'm in the UK) will probably have to ask Mum or Dad about. This edition does come with a dictionary of her slang at the end, though, which is useful and quite entertaining (e.g. 'not boring' = interesting).
A whole series, being rereleased with fresh illustrations. The new cover has a good look - yellow with a tomboyish girl looking mischievous, the infrequent drawings throughout breaking up text and adding to the book - I liked the storyboard-looking pages with several ovals containing thought processes in sequence that continue the story.
I'd read more of these, short and funny, Judy grew on me quite quickly. An easy read for a confident Primary reader, aged 9 or so, lots of short chapters and Judy will have some appeal for boys as well as girls. She's a character that children will relate to - a bit grumpy, mixed feelings about school and siblings, but actually overall, a bright student and good friend.
With thanks to Walker Books for the sample copy, provided for review purposes.
She's not 'naughty' as such, but this does remind me of Francesca Simon's creation - lots of short chapters/adventures, school and family-based (and a brother called 'Stink' taking the place of Perfect Peter), a young and slightly rude young protagonist who surely wouldn't get away with such behaviour in most situations (cheeking the teacher!).
Judy isn't bad though, just a bit grumpy. She doesn't want to go back to school, or to a birthday party of the boy who is said to eat paste, but often has to begrudgingly admit that things aren't as bad as she thought.
I liked her more towards the end, as she DOES admit her mistakes about people, and is actually a pretty good friend (unlike Horrid Henry!), as well as student, when the work interests her.
Very American though, with 'rare' her generation's word for 'cool' and overused a bit, with other terminology that British readers (I'm in the UK) will probably have to ask Mum or Dad about. This edition does come with a dictionary of her slang at the end, though, which is useful and quite entertaining (e.g. 'not boring' = interesting).
A whole series, being rereleased with fresh illustrations. The new cover has a good look - yellow with a tomboyish girl looking mischievous, the infrequent drawings throughout breaking up text and adding to the book - I liked the storyboard-looking pages with several ovals containing thought processes in sequence that continue the story.
I'd read more of these, short and funny, Judy grew on me quite quickly. An easy read for a confident Primary reader, aged 9 or so, lots of short chapters and Judy will have some appeal for boys as well as girls. She's a character that children will relate to - a bit grumpy, mixed feelings about school and siblings, but actually overall, a bright student and good friend.
With thanks to Walker Books for the sample copy, provided for review purposes.
sofia_santana's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
teresaalice's review
3.0
Maggie liked this so much we got the second one out of the library today. I don't think I like that little biatch, Judy, as much as Maggie does :)