The Big Bad Blackout
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014 · Est. 2 hour read

The Big Bad Blackout

By Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

Part of the Judy Moody and Stink series

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

4.2/5 Goodreads · 794 ratings
144 pages· 9,553 words· Est. 2 hour read
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As Hurricane Elmer rages outside, the Moody family braces for a night of darkness. But when the storm brings ghosts, squirrels, and aliens, Judy and Stink must turn fear into fun. With musical board games and s’mores, they transform a spooky night into a memorable adventure. Can they weather the storm with laughter and stories, or will the unexpected visitors change everything?

From the publisher

“A cozy, comfortable book for a rainy night.” – Kirkus Reviews The whole Moody family hunkers down with beans and batteries, ready to wait out a storm. But along with massive rain and strong winds that knock the lights O-U-T out, Hurricane Elmer throws down ghosts, squirrels, and aliens. Spooky! But musical board games, s’mores, and some good old-fashioned storytelling turn bad weather into a happy memory in Judy and Stink’s third full-color adventure.

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
9,553
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about weatherBooks about familyBooks about multigenerationalBooks about electricity
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 10, 2015
First published
April 8, 2014
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763676650

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