PJ Our Way - The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman

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Everyone knows Gayil is perfect. All the teachers adore her and she’s the most popular girl in the entire sixth grade. But what happens when the model student decides to have a little fun?
Shaindy is about to find out.

Ages 10+

Pages 192

Publisher Levine Querido

Last Offered Jul 2025

Awards

Sydney Taylor Gold Medal Winner

National Jewish Book Award Winner

Average Rating

61 Reviews

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The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman by Sam

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The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman by Elana

Review by Elana

I give the book The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman a five star review! It is a fast-paces story filled with details, surprises, and mind-blowing twists. The themes of this book revolve around the struggles with friendship, Judaism, family, and middle school. It makes you think about what rules are worth bending, and unintended consequences. I loved the way that the author gives each character more depth than most books I have read. I would recommend this book to people who like characters who are complex and stories that explore the fine line between good and bad. I hope you enjoy The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman. See you next book!

Reader Reviews

good!

Review by Book2999

this book was great but very stressful. its definitely worth reading tho

Jul 06, 2026 07:44 PM

Devious pranks

Review by CupcakeCat

Zero stars horrible

Jul 06, 2026 02:53 PM

Easy to visualize

Review by freydatova

I liked this book because it was easy to visualize.I don't like books that I can't visualize.The story line was also good,and very well written 👍🏼.

Jul 01, 2026 01:44 PM

It is a good book!!!

Review by Bobale

i liked this book because it is about a girl named Shaindy and she is a lonely kid till Gayil comes around the live right next door and Gayil wants to play some pranks on her friends but the weird thing is that Gayil is the perfect Bais Yaokov girl and then Shaindy gets suspended because of Gayil. Will Shaindy be ok will Gayil tell the truth read this book to find out!!!!

Jun 10, 2026 09:51 AM

Super fun book

Review by Naledi

I liked The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman because of the fast-paced, exciting storyline. Shaindy isn't really popular and doesn't have, well, really ANY friends. So when the most popular girl in the grade,Gayil, starts to want to become friends with Shaindy... Shaindy says yes. Gayil and Shaindy play "harmless" pranks on their classmates, but soon Shaindy realizes, there NOT harmless at ALL. This is a really good book with an exciting tale and a sweet moral of: trusting your gut, and when you find real friends, stick with them.

Jun 09, 2026 10:04 PM

The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman