Friend Or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One

In "Friend Or Fiend?," Judy Blume brings back beloved siblings Jake "The Pain" and Abigail "The Great One" for more everyday adventures. Readers will follow Jake as he grapples with a humiliating classroom incident, leading him to vow silence, and Abigail as she navigates a breach of trust with a close friend. The book also explores their dynamic with teenage cousins and celebrates their cat's birthday, all while highlighting the ups and downs of family life and friendship. It's a humorous and comforting read for children aged 6-9, perfect for normalizing feelings of embarrassment, frustration, and the complexities of relationships.

What's the difference between a friend and a fiend?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. Their teenage cousins have turned into fiends. And on the perfect snow day, who jumps on Jake and washes his face in snow? And who rescues him?From the Hardcover edition.