Megan McDonald

Megan Jo McDonald (born February 28, 1959) is an American children's literature author. Her most popular works is the series of books which concern a third grade girl named Judy Moody (written for grades 2–4). McDonald has also written many picture books for younger children and continues to write. Her most recent work was the Julie Albright series of books for American Girl.

Life and career

McDonald was born February 28, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John and Mary Louise McDonald. She is the youngest of five girls, which served as the inspiration for The Sister's Club. She was awarded a B.A. from Oberlin College in 1981, and an M.L.S. from University of Pittsburgh in 1985.

Megan McDonald began her career as a children's librarian, working at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Minneapolis Public Library, and Adams Memorial Library in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Her first book, Is This a House for Hermit Crab?, came as a result of patrons asking her where to find a story she had told to children at a library.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is a 2011 comedy film based on Megan McDonald's Judy Moody book series released on June 10, 2011 and starring Heather Graham, Preston Bailey, Taylar Hender, Jaleel White, and introducing Jordana Beatty as Judy Moody. The film tells about a third grader named Judy Moody who sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life. Reviews have been critically negative, as the film holds a 19% rating from Rotten Tomatoes. The film was considered a box office bomb and earning only about $15 million. It debuted at number 7 at the box office on its opening weekend.

Plot

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Knockin' on Heaven's Door

by: Judy Mowatt

Mama take this badge from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Mama put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
That cold black cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
"YOU JUST BETTER START SNIFFIN' YOUR OWN
RANK SUBJUGATION JACK 'CAUSE IT'S JUST
YOU AGAINST YOUR TATTERED LIBIDO, THE BANK
AND THE MORTICIAN, FOREVER MAN AND IT
WOULDN'T BE LUCK IF YOU COULD GET OUT OF
LIFE ALIVE"




Latest News for: judy moody

Fort Myers, SW FL entertainment season heats up: Your guide to shows, festivals, more

News-Press - Fort Myers 22 Jan 2025
... including romance novelist (and festival favorite) Debbie Macomber, crime writer/poet Reed Farrel Coleman and children’s author Megan McDonald, creator of the popular “Judy Moody” and “Stink” series.

Naples, SW FL entertainment season heats up: Your guide to shows, festivals, more

Naples Daily News 22 Jan 2025
... including romance novelist (and festival favorite) Debbie Macomber, crime writer/poet Reed Farrel Coleman and children’s author Megan McDonald, creator of the popular “Judy Moody” and “Stink” series.

Bestselling authors to converge on Lee County for Southwest Florida Reading Festival

News-Press - Fort Myers 20 Jan 2025
Lee County, FL population, top employers, student enrollment, size, income. Lee County is one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S ... 28 ... Among the featured youth authors will be Megan McDonald, creator of the award-winning Judy Moody and Stink series.

Perfect stocking stuffers kids will love this holiday season

Sun Sentinel 12 Nov 2024
Which stocking stuffer for kids is best? ... Let your kids know they made it onto Santa’s nice list with stocking-sized gifts ... Size ... Age group ... Classics ... “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Judy Moody” are beloved among grade schoolers.

Maine’s highest court to decide who has access to beaches

Bangor Daily News 10 Oct 2024
The hearing stems from an appeal in a lawsuit filed by Peter Masucci against Judy Moody’s LLC in 2021 in Cumberland County ... The lawsuit includes three private property owners along Moody Beach, Kieser said.

Library News: Week of Sept. 29, 2024

The Globe 29 Sep 2024
WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday ... Friday and 10 a.m ... “To Mimi’s House We Go” by Susan Meissner and “Judy Moody ... 30.

Here's where to shop in Augusta for college football fan gear

The Augusta Chronicle 26 Aug 2024
1 Georgia and No ... General manager Judy Moody said this year that the most popular item has been their UGA cups, but they are expecting melamine serving platters to come in soon, which will be perfect for house parties and tailgating.

The Teen Pager: A New Book Column for Teens and Tweens

The East Hampton Star 01 Aug 2024
My name is Rafaela DeMartis ... In elementary school, I remember falling in love with “Ivy and Bean” by Annie Barrows, “The Princess in Black” by Shannon and Dean Hale, and “Judy Moody” by Meagan McDonald ... a crush, a best friend, a confidante ... Ms ...  . .

Here's where kids and teens can get freebies for completing their summer reading

NBC Bay Area 28 Jun 2024
School's out and parents are looking for ways to help their kids avoid the summer brain drain ... Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 ... Your local public library ... Choose from titles like "Charlotte's Web," "Judy Moody," "Only Ivan" and more ... .

Wells joins the Free Moody Beach fight: Town will side with public access advocates

Seacoast Online 22 May 2024
The defendants are Judy’s Moody, LLC, OA2012 Trust, and Ocean 503, LLC, all three of whom claim ownership of intertidal properties along Moody Beach ... Steven Levesque was among the Moody Beach property owners who spoke at the Select Board meeting.

PULASKI"S PAST: Squib Youth Admits to 7 Automobile Thefts

Commonwealth Journal 17 Feb 2024
Wallace Moody and daughter, June, Mrs. Frank Newell and daughters, Judy and Becky, spent Monday in Lexington and attended the organ concert of Mario Selvador at Transylvania College Monday night ... Moody was Miss Mildred Bryant before her marriage.

Reason behind Kanye West posting Bianca Censori's expletive images explained

The News International 15 Feb 2024
Reason behind Kanye West posting Bianca Censori's expletive images explained ... Speaking with The Sun, Judi James said, “Kanye set out to create a mean and moody message to his critics.” ... She continued ... .

Moody Beach owners win court case, but advocates for public access vow to fight on

Foster's Daily Democrat 14 Feb 2024
Judy’s Moody, LLC, OA2012 Trust, and Ocean 503, LLC ... Free Moody Beach advocates vow to fight on. Locally, a grassroots group called Free Moody Beach is supporting Ford’s legal efforts.

Property transfers: Sales range from $1K to $562.6K

Marion Star 02 Feb 2024
These real estate transactions were recorded in Marion County between Jan. 25 and Jan. 31.. 390 Commercial St., Marion; James and Kim Williams to Brent A. Bunten; $113,200 ... and John E. Moodie to John O. and Judy A. Rowe, trustees; $562,687 ... 407 N ... and Judy A.

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