Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
By Judy Blume
Sheila, a confident but secretly fearful 10-year-old, spends a summer in Tarrytown confronting her fears, navigating friendships, and ultimately grows braver.
Worksheets
Sheila begins her swimming lessons, faces her fears, and navigates camp activities and hide-and-seek adventures while gradually adjusting to her summer routine.
Sheila Tubman, a confident but secretly fearful 10-year-old, struggles with dogs, swimming, and new experiences while visiting Tarrytown, and must confront her insecurities with her new friend Mouse.
Class 1
Class 2
Sheila starts a camp newspaper, juggles responsibilities and friendships, and observes her sister Libby’s experiences in the camp play while continuing to confront her fears.
Class 3
Sheila gains confidence in swimming, enjoys a chaotic slumber party with friends, and navigates summer activities like hayrides while managing her fears and insecurities.
Class 4
Sheila successfully completes her swimming test, enjoys the farewell Tarrytown party, and begins thinking about having her own dog in the future.