It may just seem like one teeny tiny letter, but the understanding difference between “friend” and “fiend” can make a huge difference….In Judy Blume’s newish installment in The Pain and The Great One series, third grader, Abigail, “The Great One”, and her brother, first grader Jake, “The Pain”, sail through their usual hilarious sibling squabbles while giving us a sympathetic reality check to the give and take of brotherly and sisterly love. This book is the third of four books in Blume’s wildly popular series that blends popular culture, realistic dialogue and characters that all students can identify with as they navigate the social dynamics of school, friends and family. We concluded our library time today with book browsing and check out. Books are due on 12/17/10. Happy Reading!
