Judy Moody Bk 1 Author:Megan McDonald Judy Moody is in a bad mood the first day of school, certain third grade won't be as fun as second. Being assigned a front-row seat, beside yucky Frank "Eats-Paste" Pearl, isn't encouraging, although things improve when her teacher assigns an intriguing "Me" collage, and Judy gets a new pet, a Venus Flytrap. There'... more »;s always some trial to contend with, from pesky brother Stink to being the only girl at a birthday party, but sometimes the worst events -- or people -- turn out better than expected.« less