Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (Fudge #2)
by Judy Blume
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 31.8K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 160 pages.
About Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
Sheila and her friends were writing in their Slam Books, writing what they really think of each other. I knew I didn't have to worry about what my friends think of me, because I am careful to keep my bad points to myself, Sheila was thinking. Sometimes I think I am really two people. I am the only one who knows sheila tubman—afraid of dogs, spiders, the dark, thunder...can't swim, work a yo-yo, never heard of Washington Irving. Everyone else knows only SHEILA THE GREAT—knowledgeable, witty, afraid of nothing.But the Slam Books reveal a few chinks in Sheila's carefully wrought armor, and if she is fooling anyone, it certainly isn't her new friend Mouse Ellis, Junior Yo-yo Champion of Tarrytown, swimmer, and dog lover.Slowly, Sheila begins o overcome her fears by admitting them, and she even learns to admit there are some things she doesn't know about. By the time her family has to return to New York City, Sheila decides that sleeping in a boy's room, sharing the rented house with a dog, and taking those dread swimming lessons were not so bad, after all, perhaps even better than a trip to Disneyland.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Judy Blume |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 31,847 |
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What genre is Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great?
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great worth reading?
Based on 31.8K reader ratings, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great?
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great?
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great was written by Judy Blume. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great?
The ISBN-13 for Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great is 9780142408800.0.
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