Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown

Written by Megan McDonald · Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Book #6 in the Stink series

A boy named Stink tries out different sports to improve his grades and find something he's good at.

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144 pages· 7,190 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Stink Moody's unsatisfactory gym grade sends him on a quest for athletic prowess. With his alter-ego, Shark Hammersmash, he dives into thumb wrestling, mastering moves like Snake in the Grass. But when his parents remain unimpressed, Stink shifts gears, aiming for a karate yellow belt. Guided by a Dragon Master and a seeing-eye Moose, he must balance his mind and body. Will Stink's journey lead to triumph in the ring or on the mat? Discover the unexpected twists in his quest for sporting success.

From the publisher

Stink needs a sport, fast! Can his alter-ego, Shark Hammersmash, wrestle a win at thumb wars? Or will a perfect karate kick lead him to victory? (Ages 5-8) Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isn’t perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santa’s Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But when Mom and Dad are not wowed, Stink gets another idea: he’ll kick and punch his way to a yellow belt with the help of a Dragon Master, a seeing-eye Moose, and a mind as still as a pond. Can you say Crouching Tiger, Hidden Thumb? Hee-ya! Ha! Ha! Ha!

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
7,190
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
142985
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
First published
March 8, 2011
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763663933

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