Books like Judy Moody and the not bummer summer by Jamie Michalak
When Judy's family, including her best friends and her parents, are going away for the summer, she's worried that it will be the worst summer ever spent with her little brother Stink and Aunt Opal. As the summer progresses, Judy discovers that her family's plans are as unpredictable as her mood swings, and she's forced to confront her insecurities and learn to appreciate the good times with her loved ones.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jamie Michalak
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