Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006 · Est. 2 hour read

Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

By Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

Part of the Judy Moody series

Third-grader Judy Moody tries to make up with her friends after they get mad at her for missing a practice for a school project.

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176 pages· 11,870 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Judy Moody's world is turned upside down when Amy Namey, a girl with a knack for interviews and a flair for adventure, enters her life. As Class 3T embarks on a global project, exploring everything from Yemen's tooth-brushing sticks to Italy's spider dance, Judy must navigate the tricky waters of friendship. Is Amy a rival or a potential ally? With unexpected twists and cultural discoveries, Judy learns the art of balancing new friendships with old ones. Will she find harmony in this international escapade, or will her world remain in chaos?

From the publisher

A brand-new friend and a big class project put Judy in an international mood in this comical new adventure.Amy Namey might be Judy’s worst enemy . . . or new best friend. Judy Moody finds some unexpected potholes on the path to friendship when Class 3T teams up with Class 3V for a whirlwind tour of the globe, investigating everything from tooth-brushing sticks in Yemen to an Italian spider dance along the way. Fans will cheer as Judy finally masters the challenge of making new friends and keeping the old – for sure and absolute positivo!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Words
11,870
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about girls and womenBooks about multiculturalBooks about school projects
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 10, 2018
First published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536200775

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