Judy Moody Declares Independence

    Judy Moody Declares Independence

    by Megan McDonald

    Ages 6-102005
    Early Reader

    Judy Moody becomes fascinated with the Boston Tea Party and decides to declare her own independence from her family's rules and chores. When her plan backfires spectacularly, she learns valuable lessons about responsibility, family cooperation, and what true independence really means. The story combines humor with themes of growing up, family dynamics, and American history while following the adventures of the spirited third-grader Judy Moody.

    2005Published
    Genres: Humor, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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