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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Soupy Saturdays
By Judy Blume, James Stevenson (Illustrator)
Sibling rivalry unfolds in seven heartwarming tales.
128 pages· 9,935 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Book Series · 5 Books
Pain and the Great One Series Books
In order from Soupy Saturdays to Friend or Fiend?.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Pain and the Great One Series Series
5 books · Published 1974–2008
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The Pain and the Great One
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1974
A young boy and girl navigate their feelings towards their siblings and their roles within the family.
#1
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Soupy Saturdays
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Sibling rivalry unfolds in seven heartwarming tales.
#4
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$574
Friend or Fiend?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
Siblings face friendship tests and a mysterious cat secret.
#2
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Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
Siblings face school challenges, from bullies to lost teeth, relying on each other for support.
#3
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Going, Going, Gone!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008
Sibling duo faces mishaps and adventures on family outings.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Pain and the Great One Series series?
There are 5 books in the Pain and the Great One Series series. It began with Soupy Saturdays in 2007, and the newest book, Friend or Fiend?, was published in 2008.
What order should you read the Pain and the Great One Series books in?
Start with Soupy Saturdays and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Pain and the Great One Series books best for?
The series is best for ages 5–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Pain and the Great One Series book is the longest?
Going, Going, Gone! is the longest book in the series at 11,388 words (128 pages).
Which Pain and the Great One Series book is the shortest?
The Pain and the Great One is the shortest at 904 words (48 pages).
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