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Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble (Judy Moody and Friends Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Megan McDonald (Author), Erwin Madrid (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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Pee! Gee! Wee! Gee! What’s that sound?

With her birthday coming up, Jessica hopes that, just maybe, her present will be a real-live potbellied pig. Jessica can hardly wait for her party with Judy Moody and all their friends. But Judy Moody is acting like a pig-head, and Jessica UN-invites her from the party. To make matters worse, Jessica has snooped around the house and has found zero sign of a pig present. Could her birthday be any more of a disaster? Geared to newly independent readers, this story will have Judy Moody fans in pig heaven.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 6 years
  2. Part of series
    Judy Moody and Friends
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 1
  6. Lexile measure
    480L
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick Press
  8. Publication date
    September 23, 2014
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  13. ISBN-13
    978-0763670276
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 2—McDonald gives emerging readers their own series that offers the same realism and zany humor as her previous "Judy Moody" books. Madrid's digital illustrations are clearly based on those created by Peter H. Reynolds; they are in full color and in great abundance, which helps support and engage brand new readers. In Pig Trouble, readers meet Jessica Finch, a friend of Judy Moody who loves pigs and hopes to get one as a pet for her upcoming birthday. Jessica asks Judy to snoop around and find out what her birthday present will be and is upset when she does not help her. When Judy later appears at the birthday party with a baby potbellied pig, Jessica realizes that Judy is her best friend ever. In Mr. Magic, Rocky Zang's magic is less than amazing, and Judy, also known as "Stella the Spectacular," is anything but a spectacular magician's assistant. Judy must learn to be a good friend and help the Amazing Mr. Magic put on a terrific backyard show. This new series will be a welcome addition to the library and a great stepping stone to McDonald's original chapter book series.—Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN

From Booklist

Jessica Finch is pig crazy. Her entire room is filled with pigs of every variety, and the only present that she wants for her birthday is a potbellied pig. She calls Judy Moody to help her find clues to see if one is in the offing, but all they find are pig-themed presents, which means no potbellied pig. The girls end up playing a pig game they find, but a piece goes missing, and when Jessica goes to Judy’s house to find it, Judy is acting strange. Could Judy be hiding the perfect present? Told in only three chapters, this book makes the perfect transition for readers that are beyond easy readers but not quite ready for chapter books. The bright illustrations add more expressiveness to the story and will further engage readers. Fans of Kate DiCamillo’s mischievous pig Mercy Watson will also like this. Grades 1-2. --Tiffany Erickson

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NCCQ368
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick Press (September 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15355 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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Megan McDonald

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10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

10. The first book I ever wrote was about a hermit crab, inspired by a pet I once owned.

9. My favorite color is purple.

8. I love to read mysteries. When I was Judy’s age, I read all 56 classic Nancy Drew books . . . in order! Jeepers!

7. I used to collect scabs so I could examine them under the microscope that I got for my 8th birthday.

6. My four sisters and I often made up our own language, which included the words "Hoidi Boidi", "oogey", "retzel crummypuss" and "poony-poony".

5. My favorite TV show is JEOPARDY!

4. To research my Sisters Club book, THE RULE OF THREE, I toured San Francisco in search of the ultimate cupcake. The winner: Sleepless in San Francisco. Think chocolate + coffee.

3. When I was a kid, I fell down a hill from chasing the ice-cream truck and had to get stitches.

2. When I was a librarian, I used to tell stories in sign language. That’s how I got the expression “same-same” for Judy.

1. I share a birthday (February 28) with a famous princess, race car driver and gangster, a Rolling Stone, a French tightrope walker, and a winning racehorse named Smarty Jones.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
66 global ratings
The BEST early chapter books for kids!
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The BEST early chapter books for kids!
The Judy Moody and Friends series is the best series you can get for your children that are entering the world of chapter books. It isn't too easy and isn't too hard - there are paragraphs that are more than a couple sentences a page like "older kid" books, there are a few more challenging words that young kids haven't seen before, but not too challenging that they can't figure out what they are. I really love the paper (I know this is such a weird thing, but the smooth glossy paper is so much more appealing visually and texturally to myself and my kids) and there are a few pictures throughout the book. I love the blend of a chapter book but also having appealing pictures for creative/visual children. These are the perfect bridge between mostly picture books and chapter books for new readers. My daughter has been flying through the series and she loves them. The characters are cute and have their own personalities and hobbies and each have their own books in the series (Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble, Amy Namey in Ace Reporter, etc.). The books are short enough to not be overwhelming but long enough to feel like an actual book with a storyline. Wonderful read.
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jwolford
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST early chapter books for kids!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020
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The Judy Moody and Friends series is the best series you can get for your children that are entering the world of chapter books. It isn't too easy and isn't too hard - there are paragraphs that are more than a couple sentences a page like "older kid" books, there are a few more challenging words that young kids haven't seen before, but not too challenging that they can't figure out what they are. I really love the paper (I know this is such a weird thing, but the smooth glossy paper is so much more appealing visually and texturally to myself and my kids) and there are a few pictures throughout the book. I love the blend of a chapter book but also having appealing pictures for creative/visual children. These are the perfect bridge between mostly picture books and chapter books for new readers. My daughter has been flying through the series and she loves them. The characters are cute and have their own personalities and hobbies and each have their own books in the series (Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble, Amy Namey in Ace Reporter, etc.). The books are short enough to not be overwhelming but long enough to feel like an actual book with a storyline. Wonderful read.
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jwolford
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST early chapter books for kids!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020
The Judy Moody and Friends series is the best series you can get for your children that are entering the world of chapter books. It isn't too easy and isn't too hard - there are paragraphs that are more than a couple sentences a page like "older kid" books, there are a few more challenging words that young kids haven't seen before, but not too challenging that they can't figure out what they are. I really love the paper (I know this is such a weird thing, but the smooth glossy paper is so much more appealing visually and texturally to myself and my kids) and there are a few pictures throughout the book. I love the blend of a chapter book but also having appealing pictures for creative/visual children. These are the perfect bridge between mostly picture books and chapter books for new readers. My daughter has been flying through the series and she loves them. The characters are cute and have their own personalities and hobbies and each have their own books in the series (Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble, Amy Namey in Ace Reporter, etc.). The books are short enough to not be overwhelming but long enough to feel like an actual book with a storyline. Wonderful read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another nice book my Ms. McDonald.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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Well, Megan has got me hooked on more of her books. Which is a bit embarrassing to a 62 year old with no children. But, I'm old enough to not really care if others think I'm weird. I love all the Judy Moody books. And the movie. This book has the Judy characters, but with Jessica being the focus of the story. It is a nice story and the art work makes me smile.

Oh? the men in the white suits are here? [grin]
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Laura L
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was perfect for her and could read it independently
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014
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Fabulous book for any Judy Moody fan with more basic text. My daughter is entering 1st grade and loves the movie but the older series was a bit hard for her to read. This book was perfect for her and could read it independently.
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Candace
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016
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Wonderful story! Bought it for my 4 yr Granddaughter. It captivated her from start to finish. I have since found a Judy Moody series at Costco. Must be popular with many.
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Courtney
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020
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Perfect book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2016
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Love the Judy Moody books. My daughter is really enjoying them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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kids love it
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Cupcake Sparklepants
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome art! Fun story
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2016
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Awesome art! Fun story. This is the best of the JM and Friends books. It would get 5 stars if Jessica's personality had a smidgen more substance.
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JD3160
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book for early readers
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2021
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My daughter struggles with reading and was getting tired of all of the childish early reading books. This book made her feel like she was reading at an advanced level, even though the language was perfect for her.
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Rhea
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on August 26, 2019
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Beautiful, colourful, nice pics, easy to read 60 pages book
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