Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

By Judy Blume | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

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?

Editions of Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

Hardcover
ISBN 9780385733083
Paperback
ISBN 9780440420958
AltFormat
ISBN 9780385903271
EBook
ISBN 9780375891038
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739380604
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739380628
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780739380611
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780739380598

Read an Excerpt

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?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One about?

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?

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories

Where can I read a sample of Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385733083

Is Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Pain and the Great One Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One?

Judy Blume

Who is the Publisher of the book Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385733083) and paperback(ISBN 9780440420958) and altformat(ISBN 9780385903271) and ebook(ISBN 9780375891038) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739380604) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739380628) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739380611) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739380598)

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