(3) 1-3 Illustrated by James Stevenson. In their fourth book, alternating narrators the Pain (little brother Jake) and the Great One (big sis Abigail) relate their trials and tribulations at school, while visiting relatives in New York, and planning their cat Fluzzy's birthday. Again, Fluzzy has the last word, revealing how he became part of the family. Stevenson's expressive pen-and-ink illustrations decorate most pages.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by James Stevenson. Brother and sister Jake (the Pain) and Abigail (the Great One) narrate their adventures in alternating chapters. A beach vacation, a mall outing, and other happenings are all fodder for seven mostly freestanding stories with mild humor, suspense, misunderstandings, and acceptance; Fluzzy the cat gets the last word on the family's activities. Stevenson's loose-line drawings echo the light tone.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by James Stevenson. This third book in the series continues the story of older sister Abigail ("the Great One") and younger brother Jake ("the Pain"). In alternating chapters, the two tell about day-to-day embarrassments and successes while also dealing with each other's foibles. Blume's understanding of sibling dynamics is perfect for early chapter-book readers. Stevenson's droll pen-and-ink illustrations help set the light tone.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 "I'm so happy that these two books, favorites of mine, are now available in one big volume," begins Blume's introductory letter. The two books are Just as Long as We're Together and Here's to You, Rachel Robinson--companion novels about "best friends forever" Stephanie, Rachel, and Alison. Blume fans will enjoy breezing through the stories one after the other.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 1988

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by James Stevenson. This book for emerging readers is alternatingly narrated by the Pain (first-grader Jake) and the Great One (third-grader Abigail). Even though they drive each other nuts, it's clear that they care about one another. Blume gets the tone right as this brother and sister team navigates the waters of family life. The whole package is enhanced by Stevenson's droll pen-and-ink illustrations.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2007

(4) 4-6 Yet another book featuring the precocious kid who drives his older brother nuts, Double Fudge picks up right where Fudge-a-Mania left off. The formulaic comedy this time around involves Dad's cousin's family. The book won't tempt those who have had their fill of Fudge, but for readers with a craving for another serving, the book will likely prove, if not double the fun, fun enough.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2002