Books like Judy Moody was in a Mood

Judy Moody was in a Mood by Megan McDonald reads as humorous, relatable. 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

60% genome match

Fudge-a-mania

Judy Blume · 1990

Both explore family

70% genome match

Ramona and Her Father

Beverly Cleary · 1977

Both explore family

63% genome match

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

Ann M. Martin · 1990

Both explore friendship & school

64% genome match

The Year of Billy Miller

Kevin Henkes · 2013

Both explore school & family

64% genome match

Bat in Bunk Five

Paula Danziger · 1980

Both explore friendship & self-discovery

64% genome match

Almost Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor · 2008

Both explore family & friendship

59% genome match

Clementine

Sara Pennypacker · 2006

Both explore friendship & family

57% genome match

Because of Winn-Dixie

Kate DiCamillo

Both explore friendship & family

53% genome match

Strawberry Girl

Lois Lenski · 1945

Both explore family

56% genome match

A Dog on Barkham Street

Mary Stolz · 1960

Both explore friendship & family

57% genome match

More Adventures of the Great Brain

John Dennis Fitzgerald · 1985

Both explore family

56% genome match