The Pain and the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still.
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"We're really enjoying this book. The Pain is the same age as our grandson. Grandson and I can both identify with The Pain's troubles and antics. Great book. We'll definitely read others in the series."
— David (5 out of 5 stars)
" Not one of my favorite Judy Blume titles. I love the original picture book "The Pain and the Great One" but I have to agree with the kids in my 3rd & 4th grade discussion group; she should have stopped at the one story. This one just isn't that funny or memorable. "
— Jaclyn, 10/15/2013" I like this author a lot. I liked how this book ended with the cat - it was humorus. "
— Julian, 9/20/2013" It was a good book that had lots of little adventures in it and was very addicting once you read at least one page you can't stop! "
— Emi, 9/14/2013" It was so funny because of the funny adventures and messes they get themselves in! "
— AnnaMay, 9/4/2013" I listened to this with my kids in the car. My 5 and 6 year old boys both really enjoyed it. We've also listened to Friend or Fiend, from the same series, and recommend them for ages 5+. The story is just over an hour, so not too long. "
— Katie, 6/8/2012" A perfect read with the kids. The siblings are entertaining for all listeners, and the plot centered perfectly on those things that fill up our days (especially arguments). "
— Lolly, 5/14/2012" after some unfinished attempts at some horrible paranormal...this is exactly what i needed "
— Nowheregirl, 3/31/2012" Cynthia read it to me! Laughed out loud together! "
— Nicole, 2/8/2012" Funny, Brother and Sister relationship. "
— Taylor, 12/6/2011" I love this book because it's so funny. Of course it is, it's written by Judy Blume! "
— Maggie, 11/4/2011" THIS BOOK IS AMAZING SO FAR! "
— Janey, 6/25/2011" Love the chapter at the end by the cat. "
— Kristen, 5/27/2011" pain is great ones younger brother and they call him pain because he is a pain. also the great one is mad because pain gets a wolf sirf board. i thought this was a great book. "
— Saige, 5/14/2011" I love this book because it's so funny. Of course it is, it's written by Judy Blume! "
— Maggie, 3/21/2011" Not one of my favorite Judy Blume titles. I love the original picture book "The Pain and the Great One" but I have to agree with the kids in my 3rd & 4th grade discussion group; she should have stopped at the one story. This one just isn't that funny or memorable. "
— Jaclyn, 12/17/2010" Love the chapter at the end by the cat. "
— Kristen, 8/2/2010" THIS BOOK IS AMAZING SO FAR! "
— Janey, 6/5/2010" It was a good book that had lots of little adventures in it and was very addicting once you read at least one page you can't stop! "
— Emi, 8/22/2009" Funny, Brother and Sister relationship. <br/> "
— Taylor, 7/29/2009" Cynthia read it to me! Laughed out loud together! "
— Nicole, 6/22/2009Judy Blume is the enduringly popular author of many books for young readers. Over eighty million copies of her books have been sold, and the Fudge books (which feature a character based on her son Larry) are timeless classics. Among Blume’s many awards is the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. She lives in Key West with her husband.
Kathleen McInerney won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2011 and was a finalist for the Audie in 2010 and 2015. Her narrations have also earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has performed in New York and around the United States in both classical and contemporary theater. Her credits also include television commercials, daytime drama, radio plays, and a broad range of animation voice-overs.