Classic Judy Moody
Start with Judy Moody for the original illustrated chapter-book series.
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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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
Wants Stink's viewpoint
Begin The Incredible Shrinking Kid for Judy's younger brother's numbered series.
Needs a shorter read
Judy Moody and Friends has 64-page early readers featuring the wider cast.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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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
#1
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Judy Moody Was in a Mood
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000
Judy Moody faces third grade with a bad mood and a unique class project.
#2
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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.
#3
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Judy Moody Saves the World!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002
A third-grader tries to save the world by reducing waste and helping endangered species.
#4
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Judy Moody Predicts the Future
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003
A third-grader tries to predict the future with a mood ring and a magic 8 ball.
#5
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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.
#6
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Judy Moody Declares Independence
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005
A young girl named Judy Moody travels to Boston with her family and learns about American history and independence.
#7
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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
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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
#9
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Judy Moody, Girl Detective
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
A third-grade girl tries to solve a mystery involving a missing dog and a suspicious green van.
#10
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Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
A young girl's summer is turned upside down when her friends leave for camp and her parents go out of town, leaving her with her eccentric aunt.
#11
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Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
A third-grader's lucky penny helps her win at bowling and a spelling bee, but also gets her into trouble.
#12
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Judy Moody, Mood Martian
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014
A third-grader tries to stay in a good mood for a week.
#13
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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.
#14
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Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019
A third-grader discovers she is related to a queen and decides to throw a royal tea party.
#15
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Judy Moody, Book Quiz Whiz
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
Can Judy and her team outsmart a fourth-grader in a book trivia showdown?
#16
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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
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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.
#1
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The Incredible Shrinking Kid
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005
A young boy navigates the challenges of being short and tries to find ways to grow taller.
#2
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Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006
A young boy navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up.
#3
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Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007
A boy named Stink Moody goes on a field trip to a science museum and discovers his incredible sense of smell.
#4
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Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
Three friends try to find homes for 101 guinea pigs rescued from a lab.
#5
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$1398
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.
#6
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$1248
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011
A boy named Stink tries out different sports to improve his grades and find something he's good at.
#7
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Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012
Two brothers try to raise money to buy a new book and attend a midnight zombie walk.
#8
#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.
#9
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Stink and the Shark Sleepover
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014
A young boy named Stink goes on a sleepover at an aquarium with his friends and family.
#10
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Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016
A boy grows a slime mold as a pet and learns about responsibility and science.
#11
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$1398
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
#12
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$1398
Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
Stink must confront his spider phobia during a backyard emergency.
#13
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$1398
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?
#14
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$1498
Stink and the Big Bad Badgers
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025
Can Stink and friends survive their own scout troop to win the ultimate prize?
Joint specials
Judy Moody and Stink Series
4 books · Published 2007–2015
Four unnumbered holiday and adventure stories starring both siblings.
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$759
The Holly Joliday
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007
Can a new mailman bring snow to Virginia for Christmas after a century-long drought?
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The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008
Two siblings go on a treasure hunt on Pirate Island
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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.
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Judy Moody & Stink: The Wishbone Wish
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015
Can Judy and Stink win the Turkey Trot, or will Thanksgiving be a bust?
Early-reader series
Judy Moody and Friends Series
17 books · Published 2014–2025
Shorter stories featuring Judy, Stink, and their classmates.
#1
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Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014
A young girl tries to figure out if she's getting a pet pig for her birthday
#2
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$1248
Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014
A young boy named Rocky tries to become a magician with the help of his friend Judy Moody
#3
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Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014
A boy enters various contests to prove himself, but things don't always go as planned.
#4
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$1248
Amy Namey in Ace Reporter
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014
A young reporter seeks the scoop of a lifetime in a sleepy town.
#5
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$1248
Stink Moody in Master of Disaster
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2015
A comet approaches, and Stink must face his fears to save Earth from cosmic chaos.
#6
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Triple Pet Trouble
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2015
A sick Venus flytrap needs urgent care. Can Judy Moody save it?
#7
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$1248
Mrs. Moody in The Birthday Jinx
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016
A family tries to celebrate a mother's birthday despite a series of mishaps and misadventures
#8
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$1248
April Fools', Mr. Todd!
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017
Judy plans the ultimate prank, but will her birthday be forgotten?
#9
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$1299
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
#10
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$858
One, Two, Three, ROAR!
Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017
Three friends face pig problems, magic tricks, and reporting challenges.
#11
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$1299
Not-So-Lucky Lefty
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018
A sister tries to celebrate Left Handers Day with her brother and dad.
#12
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$474
Searching for Stinkodon
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019
A young boy digs in his backyard in search of a saber-toothed tiger tooth.
#13
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$1248
Prank You Very Much
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020
Sibling rivalry heats up as pranks and science collide in a backyard showdown.
#14
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$1499
Judy Moody and the Missing Mood Ring
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022
A young girl solves a mystery with her friend in a spooky old house
#15
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$1398
Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. (Future Dog Owner)
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023
Izzy dreams of a dog, but can her friends and a mystery letter make it happen?
#16
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$1398
Stink and Webster Go to Mars
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Blast off on a sleepover adventure to Mars with Stink and Webster.
#17
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$1398
Sophie and the Runaway Unicorn
Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025
A unicorn is on the loose. Can Sophie catch it before it escapes?
Nonfiction companion
Stink's Gross Facts
1 book · Published 2013
An optional guide to gross and smelly facts, not another numbered novel.
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$574
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
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