THE PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the fam...
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Oct 29, 2009
(NS) Becca
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I have always been a tremendous fan of Judy Blume and was pleased to find this new series that was out about the Pain and the Great One. It's a great transitional novel for children looking for more advanced books than picture books. It is probably recommended for 1-3 grades. I love how the characters are two siblings who encounter everyday problems (fear of the ocean, wanting to go on carnival rides, etc.). Blume cleverly alternates point of view each chapter between the siblings and even touch
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Dec 03, 2008
Fluxbrarian
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First grader Jake (aka The Pain) and third grader Abigail (aka The Great One) are back in their third early chapter book. This time they are going places – to the beach, the county fair, the emergency room, the mall, and the Everglades. Whether it’s The Pain getting a pussywillow stuck in his nose or The Great One wearing her cowboy boots as protection from alligators, the stories are told with plenty of humor. Focusing on slice of life scenarios, Blume expertly captures the mix of affection and
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Dec 17, 2010
Jaclyn
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Not one of my favorite Judy Blume titles. I love the original picture book "The Pain and the Great One" but I have to agree with the kids in my 3rd & 4th grade discussion group; she should have stopped at the one story. This one just isn't that funny or memorable.
Sep 10, 2011
L Boogie
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I absolutely loved this book. My favorite part was reading about the great one and the pain seeing aligators while riding in the canoe through the swamp. When the pain started screaming 'like a girl' and the great one began laughing hysterically I started laughing too.
Jun 18, 2011
Katie
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I listened to this with my kids in the car. My 5 and 6 year old boys both really enjoyed it. We've also listened to Friend or Fiend, from the same series, and recommend them for ages 5+. The story is just over an hour, so not too long.
Jul 30, 2011
Lolly
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A perfect read with the kids. The siblings are entertaining for all listeners, and the plot centered perfectly on those things that fill up our days (especially arguments).
Sep 09, 2010
Saige
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pain is great ones younger brother and they call him pain because he is a pain. also the great one is mad because pain gets a wolf sirf board. i thought this was a great book.
Aug 22, 2009
Emi
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It was a good book that had lots of little adventures in it and was very addicting once you read at least one page you can't stop!
Aug 23, 2011
AnnaMay
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It was so funny because of the funny adventures and messes they get themselves in!
Mar 21, 2011
Maggie
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I love this book because it's so funny. Of course it is, it's written by Judy Blume!
Sep 21, 2009
Julian
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I like this author a lot. I liked how this book ended with the cat - it was humorus.
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