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The Pain and the Great One: Go Places!
A bind-up of the second two brilliant books in Judy Blume's young-fiction series about a brother, a sister and a whole lot of fun.
Jake ('The Pain') and Abigail ('The Great One') may be brother and sister, but they don't always see eye to eye. Abigail thinks that Jake is a massive pain while Jake thinks that Abigail thinks she is sooo great. Whether they are going on holiday, visiting family or enjoying a snow day, there's always something to argue about. But despite these little disagreements, this pair are always there for each other, sharing in the fun!
In thirteen hilarious and heart-warming young-fiction stories Judy Blume perfectly captures what it's like to grow up with a brother or a sister.
Jake ('The Pain') and Abigail ('The Great One') may be brother and sister, but they don't always see eye to eye. Abigail thinks that Jake is a massive pain while Jake thinks that Abigail thinks she is sooo great. Whether they are going on holiday, visiting family or enjoying a snow day, there's always something to argue about. But despite these little disagreements, this pair are always there for each other, sharing in the fun!
In thirteen hilarious and heart-warming young-fiction stories Judy Blume perfectly captures what it's like to grow up with a brother or a sister.
250 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2015
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About the author
Judy Blume
137 books11.8k followersJudy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, New Jersey, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Blubber; Just as Long as We're Together; and the five book series about the irrepressible Fudge. She has also written three novels for adults, Summer Sisters; Smart Women; and Wifey, all of them New York Times bestsellers. More than 80 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into thirty-one languages. She receives thousands of letters a year from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns with her.
Judy received a B.S. in education from New York University in 1961, which named her a Distinguished Alumna in 1996, the same year the American Library Association honored her with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. Other recognitions include the Library of Congress Living Legends Award and the 2004 National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
She is the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation. She serves on the boards of the Author's Guild; the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; the Key West Literary Seminar; and the National Coalition Against Censorship.
Judy is a longtime advocate of intellectual freedom. Finding herself at the center of an organized book banning campaign in the 1980's she began to reach out to other writers, as well as teachers and librarians, who were under fire. Since then, she has worked tirelessly with the National Coalition Against Censorship to protect the freedom to read. She is the editor of Places I Never Meant To Be, Original Stories by Censored Writers.
Judy has completed a series of four chapter books -- The Pain & the Great One -- illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist James Stevenson. She has co-written and produced a film adaptation of her book Tiger Eyes, and is currently writing a new novel.
Judy and her husband George Cooper live on islands up and down the east coast. They have three grown children and one grandchild.
Judy received a B.S. in education from New York University in 1961, which named her a Distinguished Alumna in 1996, the same year the American Library Association honored her with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. Other recognitions include the Library of Congress Living Legends Award and the 2004 National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
She is the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation. She serves on the boards of the Author's Guild; the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; the Key West Literary Seminar; and the National Coalition Against Censorship.
Judy is a longtime advocate of intellectual freedom. Finding herself at the center of an organized book banning campaign in the 1980's she began to reach out to other writers, as well as teachers and librarians, who were under fire. Since then, she has worked tirelessly with the National Coalition Against Censorship to protect the freedom to read. She is the editor of Places I Never Meant To Be, Original Stories by Censored Writers.
Judy has completed a series of four chapter books -- The Pain & the Great One -- illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist James Stevenson. She has co-written and produced a film adaptation of her book Tiger Eyes, and is currently writing a new novel.
Judy and her husband George Cooper live on islands up and down the east coast. They have three grown children and one grandchild.
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September 18, 2022
This book is so interesting. There are actually so many stories in this whole book about the great one “Abigail” and her brother “Jacob” going places. One of my favourite story in the book is the “Extravaganza”. This story was about Aunt Diana bringing them to the county fair and gave each of them twenty tickets. Jacob wanted to go to the Gravitron. Abigail said “no you are not because you have to be at least twelve to go on it. The gravitron will spin so fast it pins you to the wall. After they went to see the farm animals they went to the food hall. Then they went to the Super Slide. On the way,Jacob saw cotton candy and said “I want blue”, “after the Super Slide said Abigail. “No now!” Said Jacob. And he used up five tickets for it. Then they went to the Super Slide and handed the guy four tickets each and they got in line. Jacob said he needed to get a drink but when he came back, he had a mouse toy and a water bottle in his hand. The mouse toy was for fluzy their pet cat. Then he wanted to go to the toilet when it was almost their turn so Abigail told the girls behind them to hold their place. Finally when he was done they went back to their place at the super slide but then the guy did not believe them so they told him to ask the girls who was already sliding down. After that they went to the gravitron. Jacob was to small to go on by himself so he lied to the guy and said i am just small for my age and also said look there at my aunt abigail she is also small. Surprisingly, aunt diana’s friend approached him and said he can accompany him but it was so dizzy. Aunt diana said jacob don’t you need to say something to rick who was her friend. Instead of sorry he said do you want to go again?
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August 29, 2016
It was fine. Nothing brilliant, but kind of fun to read. I'm not a huge fan of the word "hate" - which is used quite often in this book and rather flippantly. Nonetheless, it was ok.
January 22, 2018
Extra Ordinary
December 23, 2024
I felt like I kept hearing this author's name and so 'had to' read a book by her. This book is for young audiences. Each chapter tells its own complete story. Simple and easy to read, exploring a sibling relationship but also friendships.
January 22, 2018
It was the best book I ever read
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