Books like Judy Moody, M.D

Judy Moody, M.D by Megan McDonald reads as energetic, humorous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Barbara Park · 1992

Both explore school & friendship

64% genome match

Ramona the Pest

Beverly Cleary · 1968

Both explore childhood & imagination

76% genome match

Clementine

Sara Pennypacker · 2006

Both explore childhood & friendship

72% genome match

Pippi Goes to School

Astrid Lindgren · 1998

Both explore childhood & friendship

72% genome match

Bunnicula

Deborah Howe · 1979

Both explore friendship & imagination

66% genome match

Freckle Juice

Judy Blume · 1971

Both explore childhood

64% genome match

Kristy's Mystery Admirer (The Baby-Sitters Club #38)

Ann M. Martin · 1990

Both explore friendship & school

65% genome match

Gooney Bird is so absurd

Lois Lowry · 2008

Both explore friendship & imagination

68% genome match

Cricket in Times Square

George Selden · 1960

Both explore friendship

60% genome match

Howliday Inn

James Howe · 1982

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Homer Price

Robert McCloskey · 1943

Both explore childhood

62% genome match

Francine Poulet meets the Ghost Raccoon

Kate DiCamillo · 2015

Both explore friendship

63% genome match