Books like Judy Moody Saves the World!

Judy Moody Saves the World! by Megan McDonald reads as humorous, relatable. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Clementine

Sara Pennypacker · 2006

Both explore friendship & family

83% genome match

Gooney Bird is so absurd

Lois Lowry · 2008

Both explore school life & friendship

72% genome match

Superfudge

Judy Blume · 1972

Both explore family

65% genome match

A Long Way from Chicago

Richard Peck · 1998

Both explore family

65% genome match

Kristy's Great Idea

Ann M. Martin · 1986

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Ellen Tebbits

Beverly Cleary · 1951

Both explore friendship & school life

68% genome match

Flora & Ulysses

Kate DiCamillo · 2013

Both explore friendship & family

64% genome match

Cricket in Times Square

George Selden · 1960

Both explore friendship

62% genome match

Almost Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor · 2008

Both explore family & friendship

66% genome match

Bunnicula

Deborah Howe · 1979

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Howliday Inn

James Howe · 1982

Both explore friendship

65% genome match

Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney · 2011

Both explore friendship & family

82% genome match