Judy Moody Declares Independence: 6

After visiting Boston, Judy Moody's in the mood for LIBERTY and FREEDOM—freedom from her parents' rules and her pesky little brother, that is. But Judy's plans to declare independence, just like the Patriots did in 1776, wind up getting her into hot water. For sure and absolute positive, the founding fathers never had problems like hers!

Will Judy be able to prove, once and for all, that she's ready for a bit more independence?

Megan McDonald is the author of the popular Judy Moody and Stink series, as well as the Judy Moody and Friends series for new readers. She has written many other books for children, including the Ant and Honey Bee stories, the Sisters Club series, and several picture books. Before she began writing full-time, Megan McDonald worked as a librarian, a bookseller, and a living-history actress. She lives in Northern California with her husband, Richard Haynes, who is also a writer.