Book Series · 17 Books

Judy Moody Books

In order from Judy Moody Was in a Mood to Sunny-Side Up.

Megan McDonald's funny illustrated books follow expressive third-grader Judy Moody through school projects, family friction, big ambitions, and famously changeable moods. Stink and the shorter Friends stories offer two easy companion routes.

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Judy Moody Was in a Mood
Judy Moody Gets Famous!
Judy Moody Saves the World!
Judy Moody Predicts the Future
Judy Moody, M.D.
Reading order

How to Read Judy Moody

Read Judy's 17 numbered chapter books in order, beginning with Judy Moody. The adventures are episodic, and Candlewick notes that children can read them in any order, but numbering gives the cleanest introduction to recurring friends and family.

Stink has his own 14-book numbered series. Judy Moody and Friends contains shorter early readers; Judy Moody and Stink collects four unnumbered joint specials. Stink It Up! is a nonfiction fact guide, not Stink book #9.

Sources: Candlewick's Judy Moody book page, Candlewick's Judy Moody teaching guide, Candlewick's current Stink numbering.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Judy and Stink are loving but imperfect siblings who tease, argue, compete, and make impulsive choices. School embarrassment, friendship conflict, jealousy, bad moods, mild pranks, and gross-out jokes are common, but consequences stay reassuring.

The series gives strong language to feelings and individuality without insisting that Judy be cheerful or compliant. Frequent black-and-white illustrations make the main books accessible; Friends offers a shorter bridge for children not ready for full chapter novels.

Where to start

Choose the Right Entry Point

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Judy Moody Was in a Mood
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Judy Moody Was in a Mood

By Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

Judy Moody faces third grade with a bad mood and a unique class project.

176 pages· 11,142 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Judy Moody starts third grade in a terrible mood, dreading her new classroom and seating arrangement. With a passion for medicine and a quirky collection of Band-Aids, Judy's individuality shines. When Mr. Todd assigns a special project, Judy's creativity is unleashed. Can this project turn her mood around and reveal her true self? Dive into Judy's world of humor and attitude as she navigates school challenges and discovers the power of self-expression.
In reading order

Judy Moody Series

17 books · Published 2000–2025

#2
Judy Moody Gets Famous!
#2 in Series
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Judy Moody Gets Famous!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A third-grader tries to become famous by winning a spelling bee, breaking a world record, and performing a trick with her pet cat.

#5
Judy Moody, M.D.
#5 in Series
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Judy Moody, M.D.

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

A third-grader navigates the challenges of school and friendships while learning about the human body.

#7
Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
#7 in Series
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Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

Third-grader Judy Moody tries to make up with her friends after they get mad at her for missing a practice for a school project.

#8
Judy Moody Goes to College
#8 in Series
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Judy Moody Goes to College

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

A girl navigates a challenging school experience and discovers her love for math, thanks to a supportive tutor at college, while trying to prove herself to her teacher and friends

#13
Judy Moody and the Bucket List
#13 in Series
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Judy Moody and the Bucket List

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young girl discovers her grandmother's bucket list and decides to create her own list of things to do before she grows up.

#16
In a Monday Mood
#16 in Series
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In a Monday Mood

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Judy Moody creates a new holiday every day of the week to make school more exciting.

#17
Sunny-Side Up
#17 in Series
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Sunny-Side Up

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A young reporter seeks good news amidst a sea of bad headlines.

Brother series

Stink Series

14 books · Published 2005–2025

Fourteen numbered adventures starring Judy's younger brother.

#5
Solar System Superhero
#5 in Series
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Solar System Superhero

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

A young boy named Stink Moody tries to save Pluto from being kicked out of the solar system.

#8
Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A young boy named Stink discovers a blue frog that has been affected by pollution and decides to take action to save the frogs in his area.

#11
Hamlet and Cheese
#11 in Series
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Hamlet and Cheese

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A young boy attends a Shakespeare camp and learns about the Bard's plays and insults while navigating friendships and rivalries with his fellow campers

#13
Superhero Superfan
#13 in Series
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Superhero Superfan

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Mysterious notes from a comic book hero challenge a young sleuth's detective skills. Can he uncover the truth behind the letters?

Joint specials

Judy Moody and Stink Series

4 books · Published 2007–2015

Four unnumbered holiday and adventure stories starring both siblings.

The Holly Joliday
Series
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The Holly Joliday

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

Can a new mailman bring snow to Virginia for Christmas after a century-long drought?

The Big Bad Blackout
Series
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The Big Bad Blackout

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A storm brings unexpected guests, turning a night into an adventure.

Early-reader series

Judy Moody and Friends Series

17 books · Published 2014–2025

Shorter stories featuring Judy, Stink, and their classmates.

#9
Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy
#9 in Series
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Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

A young girl tries to prove the existence of the Tooth Fairy after hearing a rumor that she doesn't exist

#13
Prank You Very Much
#13 in Series
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Prank You Very Much

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Sibling rivalry heats up as pranks and science collide in a backyard showdown.

Nonfiction companion

Stink's Gross Facts

1 book · Published 2013

An optional guide to gross and smelly facts, not another numbered novel.

Stink it Up!
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Stink it Up!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Dive into a world of stinky facts and gross trivia that will tickle your nose and your curiosity.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Judy Moody series?

There are 17 books in the Judy Moody series. It began with Judy Moody Was in a Mood in 2000, and the newest book, Sunny-Side Up, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Judy Moody books in?

Start with Judy Moody Was in a Mood and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #17.

What ages are the Judy Moody books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Judy Moody to life.

01

Megan McDonald

Author
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02

Peter H. Reynolds

Illustrator
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