Families who loved Judy Moody and the Thrill Points Race by Jamie Michalak often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like everyone else is having a more exciting life than they are, or when they feel left behind by friends during a school break. It is a perfect choice for navigating the 'comparison trap' and learning how to find joy in your own backyard. In this story, Judy Moody faces a lonely summer after her best friends head off to exotic camps and vacations. Rather than giving in to the 'summer bummer,' Judy invents a game of 'thrill points' to make her own adventures at home. Parents will appreciate how the story validates the very real sting of jealousy and FOMO (fear of missing out) while modeling resilience and the power of a creative mindset. It is an accessible, humorous chapter book that empowers children to take charge of their own fun and realize that adventure is a state of mind.
