Best Judy Blume Books for Girls 7-9 (2026): 5 Picks Compared

A reader who wants another funny school story will find it here, and the best judy blume books for girls 7-9 gather Fudge stories, a story collection and series sets. We compared five books by age, grade, page count and series position.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Sheila the Great by Blume	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Wish by O'Connor	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Superfudge by Blume	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Junie B. Jones Box Set by Park	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Hey Awesome by Joyfield	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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Sheila the Great by Blume

Judy Blume·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Fudge story in which Sheila Tubman faces a summer in the country.

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Pros

• Book 2 of 5 in the Fudge series
• Reading age 7 to 10 years, marked as from customers
• 176 pages

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• Series book, so start earlier first
• No illustrations or bonus stated

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Wish by O'Connor

Barbara O'Connor·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A middle-grade novel about a girl sent to live in North Carolina who befriends a stray dog.

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Pros

• A focused 256-page standalone story with a companion novel available
• Listed for grade level 4 to 6, matching upper elementary readers
• The description notes themes of friendship, family and community
• Published in August 2017 by Square Fish as a reprint edition

Cons

• Reading age of 8+ years is marked as from customers on the listing
• The description mentions family separation as Charlie is sent to live with distant relatives
• Standalone companion Dream is sold separately rather than included
• Spec table contains a duplicate publisher label under Fish Publication date

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Superfudge by Blume

Judy Blume·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Fudge story about Peter, his brother Fudge and a family move.

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Pros

• Book 3 of 5 in the Fudge series
• 208 pages
• Reading age 7 to 10 years, marked as from customers

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• Book 3 of 5, so start earlier first
• Centers on Peter, not Sheila

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Junie B. Jones Box Set by Park

Barbara Park·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A four-book boxed set collecting Junie B. Jones's first classroom adventures in kindergarten.

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Pros

• Four classroom adventure books in one giftable collection
• Addresses common childhood experiences like first-day fears and a new sibling
• Humorous first-person voice engages emergent readers
• Covers the beginning four installments of a long chapter book series

Cons

• Print length is not stated on the listing
• Reading age of 5 to 7 years is marked as from customers
• Published May 29, 2001, making it an older edition
• Junie B.'s irreverent speech style may not suit families seeking standard grammar

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Hey Awesome by Joyfield

Claire Joyfield·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A collection of 20 short stories for 8-year-old girls.

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Pros

• 20 short stories for 8-year-old girls
• Reading age 8 to 9 years, marked as from customers
• Covers confidence, courage, friendship, kindness

Cons

• Not a Judy Blume book
• Reading age marked as from customers only
• Book 1 of 10

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Book details as published, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level. Three of the five books list a reading age, and two of those also list a grade level; the title-only books list neither. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best judy blume books for girls 7-9

Match the reading age to the reader

Start from the listed reading age, marked as from customers where noted. The Fudge books list 7 to 10 years, marked as from customers, with grade level 3 to 7; Hey Awesome lists 8 to 9 years, marked as from customers. See Judy Blume books for more titles.

Series order matters

Sheila the Great is Book 2 of 5 and Superfudge is Book 3 of 5, so a new series reader will want an earlier book first. The Junie B. Jones set holds Books 1-4, so it starts its own series from the beginning. For similar authors, see authors like Judy Blume.

Sets against single books

A boxed set gives several books at once; a single book lets a reader sample a series. The Junie B. Jones set holds Books 1-4; Sheila the Great and Superfudge are single books.

Before you buy

• Check dates: Fudge books, April 5, 2007; story collection, October 29, 2025.
• Check series order: Sheila the Great, Book 2 of 5; Superfudge, Book 3 of 5.
• Check reading level: Fudge books list grade level 3 to 7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to start the Fudge series?

Start earlier: Sheila the Great, Book 2 of 5; Superfudge, Book 3 of 5.

What ages do these books suit?

Fudge books list 7 to 10 years, marked as from customers; the story collection lists 8 to 9 years, marked as from customers.

Which book suits an 8-year-old girl?

Hey Awesome lists 8 to 9 years, marked as from customers, with 20 stories for girls.

Still deciding? Our top pickSheila the Great by Blume

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