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Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

By Judy Blume
Illustrated by James Stevenson

By Judy Blume
Illustrated by James Stevenson

By Judy Blume
Illustrated by James Stevenson

By Judy Blume
Illustrated by James Stevenson

By Judy Blume
Read by Kathleen McInerney and Judy Blume

By Judy Blume
Read by Kathleen McInerney and Judy Blume

By Judy Blume
Read by Kathleen McInerney and Judy Blume

By Judy Blume
Read by Kathleen McInerney and Judy Blume

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Part of Pain and the Great One Series

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Part of Pain and the Great One Series

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Oct 12, 2010 | ISBN 9780440420958 | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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May 12, 2009 | ISBN 9780375891038 | 5-9 years

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May 12, 2009 | 74 Minutes | 6-9 years

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    About Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

    This dynamic bestselling author/illustrator duo captures the ups and downs of everyday life in this chapter book offering fun and perfectly narrated short stories—for kids who can already read, like the Great One, or for kids who are learning to read, like the Pain. Friend or Fiend? is the fourth book in a quartet of hilarious and warm-hearted stories that showcase the joys, the fun, and the frustrations of sibling rivalry and devotion, as seen through the eyes of those sassy siblings, the Pain and the Great One.
     
    What’s the difference between a friend and a fiend? The Pain and the Great One are about to find out!

    Jake is so embarrassed by a reading circle blunder, he vows never to speak in class again. Abigail believes she can no longer trust one of her best friends. And on the perfect snow day, who rescues Jake when someone jumps on him and washes his face in snow? Finally, Jake and Abigail decide to plan a birthday party to celebrate the date when their beloved cat Fluzzy first became part of their family. But only Fluzzy knows what really happened on that dark and stormy night a year ago. And he’s not telling—or is he?

    About Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

    What’s the difference between a friend and a fiend?

    Jake is so embarrassed by a reading circle blunder, he vows never to speak in class again. Abigail believes she can no longer trust one of her best friends. Their teenage cousins have turned into fiends. And on the perfect snow day, who jumps on Jake and washes his face in snow? And who rescues him?

    About Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

    What’s the difference between a friend and a fiend?

    Jake is so embarrassed by a reading circle blunder, he vows never to speak in class again. Abigail believes she can no longer trust one of her best friends. Their teenage cousins have turned into fiends. And on the perfect snow day, who jumps on Jake and washes his face in snow? And who rescues him?

    About Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

    What’s the difference between a friend and a fiend?

    Jake is so embarrassed by a reading circle blunder, he vows never to speak in class again. Abigail believes she can no longer trust one of her best friends. Their teenage cousins have turned into fiends. And on the perfect snow day, who jumps on Jake and washes his face in snow? And who rescues him?

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    About Judy Blume

    Judy 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… More about Judy Blume

    About Judy Blume

    Judy 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… More about Judy Blume

    About Judy Blume

    Judy 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… More about Judy Blume

    About Judy Blume

    Judy 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… More about Judy Blume

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Yearling
    Oct 12, 2010 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440420958

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    May 12, 2009 | 128 Pages | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780375891038

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    CD | $14.95
    Published by Listening Library
    May 12, 2009 | 74 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780739380598

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $7.50
    Published by Listening Library
    May 12, 2009 | 74 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780739380604

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