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Judy Moody & Stink #2
The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Avast, ye scum buckets and scallywags! Judy and Stink co-star in their second full-color adventure — crawling with pirates and puzzles, carbuncles and chuckles.
As soon as the Moody family drops anchor on "Artichoke" Island, they are greeted by Cap’n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly beard and a secret treasure map. Before you can say "Davy Jones’s Locker," Stink and Judy are racing across the island in search of gold. But — shiver me timbers! — they’re not the only salty dogs lookin’ for loot. Can Mad Molly O’Maggot and Scurvy Stink beat out their rivals, Tall Boy and Smart Girl? Can they find the hidden clues, crack the secret codes, and solve the tricky puzzles before time runs out? Aaarrr!
As soon as the Moody family drops anchor on "Artichoke" Island, they are greeted by Cap’n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly beard and a secret treasure map. Before you can say "Davy Jones’s Locker," Stink and Judy are racing across the island in search of gold. But — shiver me timbers! — they’re not the only salty dogs lookin’ for loot. Can Mad Molly O’Maggot and Scurvy Stink beat out their rivals, Tall Boy and Smart Girl? Can they find the hidden clues, crack the secret codes, and solve the tricky puzzles before time runs out? Aaarrr!
128 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2008
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About the author
Megan McDonald
295 books737 followers"Sometimes I think I am Judy Moody," says Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody series, the Stink series, and THE SISTERS CLUB. "I'm certainly moody, like she is. Judy has a strong voice and always speaks up for herself. I like that."
For Megan McDonald, being able to speak up for herself wasn't always easy. She grew up as the youngest of five sisters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her father, an ironworker, was known to his coworkers as "Little Johnny the Storyteller." Every evening at dinner the McDonalds would gather to talk and tell stories, but Megan McDonald was barely able to get a word in edgewise. "I'm told I began to stutter," she says, leading her mother to give her a notebook so she could start "writing things down."
Critically acclaimed, the Judy Moody books have won numerous awards, ranging from a PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best Book of the Year to an International Reading Association Children's Choice. "Judy has taken on a life of her own," the author notes, with nearly 3 million Judy Moody books in print. Interestingly, the feisty third-grader is highly popular with boys and girls, making for a strong base of fans who are among Megan McDonald's strongest incentives to keep writing, along with "too many ideas and a little chocolate." And now -- by popular demand -- Judy Moody's little brother, Stink, gets his chance to star in his own adventures! Beginning with STINK: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING KID, three more stories, and his own encyclopedia, STINK-O-PEDIA, Stink's special style comes through loud and strong -- enhanced by a series of comic strips, drawn by Stink himself, which are sprinkled throughout the first book. About the need for a book all about Stink, Megan McDonald says, "Once, while I was visiting a class full of Judy Moody readers, the kids, many with spiked hair à la Judy's little brother, chanted, 'Stink! Stink! Stink! Stink! Stink!' as I entered the room. In that moment, I knew that Stink had to have a book all his own."
More recently, Megan McDonald has recalled some of her own childhood with the warmth, humor -- and squabbles -- of three spunky sisters in THE SISTERS CLUB.
Megan McDonald and her husband live in Sebastopol, California, with two dogs, two adopted horses, and fifteen wild turkeys that like to hang out on their back porch.
For Megan McDonald, being able to speak up for herself wasn't always easy. She grew up as the youngest of five sisters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her father, an ironworker, was known to his coworkers as "Little Johnny the Storyteller." Every evening at dinner the McDonalds would gather to talk and tell stories, but Megan McDonald was barely able to get a word in edgewise. "I'm told I began to stutter," she says, leading her mother to give her a notebook so she could start "writing things down."
Critically acclaimed, the Judy Moody books have won numerous awards, ranging from a PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best Book of the Year to an International Reading Association Children's Choice. "Judy has taken on a life of her own," the author notes, with nearly 3 million Judy Moody books in print. Interestingly, the feisty third-grader is highly popular with boys and girls, making for a strong base of fans who are among Megan McDonald's strongest incentives to keep writing, along with "too many ideas and a little chocolate." And now -- by popular demand -- Judy Moody's little brother, Stink, gets his chance to star in his own adventures! Beginning with STINK: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING KID, three more stories, and his own encyclopedia, STINK-O-PEDIA, Stink's special style comes through loud and strong -- enhanced by a series of comic strips, drawn by Stink himself, which are sprinkled throughout the first book. About the need for a book all about Stink, Megan McDonald says, "Once, while I was visiting a class full of Judy Moody readers, the kids, many with spiked hair à la Judy's little brother, chanted, 'Stink! Stink! Stink! Stink! Stink!' as I entered the room. In that moment, I knew that Stink had to have a book all his own."
More recently, Megan McDonald has recalled some of her own childhood with the warmth, humor -- and squabbles -- of three spunky sisters in THE SISTERS CLUB.
Megan McDonald and her husband live in Sebastopol, California, with two dogs, two adopted horses, and fifteen wild turkeys that like to hang out on their back porch.
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February 15, 2022
It was fun figuring out the clues
March 27, 2017
It's interesting - this is the first of the two cross-over books that is equally a Judy and Stink Moody book. It is awesome! Usually, in the other two series, the rivalry is a little more antagonistic. Yes Stink and Judy are brother and sister, and push come to shove they will support each other, but always with a little teasing and poking fun. In this adventure, they team up and are working together to solve the clues to find the Pirate Treasure to win a Gold doubloon by collecting sixteen pieces of eight. Their main competition is two other kids they saw on the ferry, Tall Boy and Smart Girl. The chapters are:
Artichoke Island
Mad Molly and Scurvy Stink
Tall, White, Shiny Bright
Winkin, Blinkin, and Secret Codes
-... .-.. .- -.-. -.- -... . .- .-. -..
Sign of the Pirate
Hours and Glasses
Crabby, Crabbier, Crabbiest
Going for the Gold
This book was a wonderful read. It was great fun watching the Moodys working together and race around the island gathering clues, solving puzzles and enjoying a vacation. The story is wonderfully written; it is the first book with color illustrations and it has a very different look and feel because of that - something that sets it apart from the separate series of Stink Moody books or Judy Moody books. It makes these ones different and makes them something special. Another great read by McDonald and Reynolds.
Read the with links to other reviews by the authors on my blog Book Reviews and More.
Artichoke Island
Mad Molly and Scurvy Stink
Tall, White, Shiny Bright
Winkin, Blinkin, and Secret Codes
-... .-.. .- -.-. -.- -... . .- .-. -..
Sign of the Pirate
Hours and Glasses
Crabby, Crabbier, Crabbiest
Going for the Gold
This book was a wonderful read. It was great fun watching the Moodys working together and race around the island gathering clues, solving puzzles and enjoying a vacation. The story is wonderfully written; it is the first book with color illustrations and it has a very different look and feel because of that - something that sets it apart from the separate series of Stink Moody books or Judy Moody books. It makes these ones different and makes them something special. Another great read by McDonald and Reynolds.
Read the with links to other reviews by the authors on my blog Book Reviews and More.
April 18, 2013
The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt by Megan McDonald was an adventurous tale of Judy and Stink as they raced to unveil the location of the secret, hidden treasure. Right when their family arrives at "Artichoke Island," the adventure immediately begins after Cap'n Weevil gives them a secret treasure map. With Stink's pirateology knowledge and Judy's desire to find the treasure they are destined for success. With a few small setbacks, and their rival competitors, Tall Boy and Smart Boy, at their heels, will they be able to reach the secret treasure first?
The illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds were fun and used bright, intriguing colors. The drawings were cartoon-like and resembled what children would like to watch on television. I loved the different clues, placed throughout. The clues kept me on my toes thinking about the solution to the clues. My favorite illustration was of the placemat of Ocracoke Island. I loved how the little buildings seemed to bounce off the page. I also liked how a list of the characters with a picture was included at the beginning.
I would recommend this book to children in second or third grade. The story line was entertaining and easy to follow along.
The illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds were fun and used bright, intriguing colors. The drawings were cartoon-like and resembled what children would like to watch on television. I loved the different clues, placed throughout. The clues kept me on my toes thinking about the solution to the clues. My favorite illustration was of the placemat of Ocracoke Island. I loved how the little buildings seemed to bounce off the page. I also liked how a list of the characters with a picture was included at the beginning.
I would recommend this book to children in second or third grade. The story line was entertaining and easy to follow along.
January 1, 2013
It's a pirate-themed holiday for Judy and younger brother Stink as the Moody family makes their way to historic Ocracoke Island, home of legendary pirate Blackbeard. Stepping off the ferry, the siblings enthusiastically tackle a scavenger hunt organized by "Scurvy Sam," a.k.a. Cap'n Weevil. Solving each riddle leads to "pieces of eight" given by locals playing along with the contest.
As Judy and Stink race around the island, two other kids seem to be hot on their heels. With a bit of ingenuity and perseverance, the Moodys manage to outwit their competition. Their joy in victory is tempered by the realization that the other kids who have been trying hard have inadvertently led them to the answers on a number of their clues. They decide to include them on their prize trip -- a sail around the bay on a real pirate ship. With a mix of pirate slang, silly jokes, Morse code, and tantalizing puzzles, enlivened with full-color cartoons throughout, this book will make for a humorous summer read.
As Judy and Stink race around the island, two other kids seem to be hot on their heels. With a bit of ingenuity and perseverance, the Moodys manage to outwit their competition. Their joy in victory is tempered by the realization that the other kids who have been trying hard have inadvertently led them to the answers on a number of their clues. They decide to include them on their prize trip -- a sail around the bay on a real pirate ship. With a mix of pirate slang, silly jokes, Morse code, and tantalizing puzzles, enlivened with full-color cartoons throughout, this book will make for a humorous summer read.
March 30, 2013
This is one of the books featuring both Judy Moody & Stink by Megan McDonald. In this case, they go on vacation as a family and Judy and Stink partner up to compete in a scavenger hunt.
We've read several of the books in the Judy Moody series and have really enjoyed them. Judy is very spontaneous, creative and expressive and our girls love how funny she can be. Stink is spunky and smart and I enjoyed hearing how they worked together.
The story is engaging and the fact that the teams had to solve riddles and discover clues was very entertaining. We loved hearing the different voices and I was impressed by the narrator.
We've read several of the books in the Judy Moody series and have really enjoyed them. Judy is very spontaneous, creative and expressive and our girls love how funny she can be. Stink is spunky and smart and I enjoyed hearing how they worked together.
The story is engaging and the fact that the teams had to solve riddles and discover clues was very entertaining. We loved hearing the different voices and I was impressed by the narrator.
July 26, 2009
Judy and her little brother, Stink, hunt for pirate treasure off the coast of North Carolina in this second "Judy Moody & Stink" adventure. After receiving the first clue from "Scurvy Sam" the pirate, they set off the discover more clues and collect pieces of eight. The first to find 16 pieces of eight will win a gold doubloon and a ride on a real pirate ship!
Judy Moody & Stink are kid favorites, and with good reason. Here, as always, McDonald has given kids a lot of fun and a little bit of educational info thrown in, to boot. This will be a popular title among the 2nd-4th grade set.
Judy Moody & Stink are kid favorites, and with good reason. Here, as always, McDonald has given kids a lot of fun and a little bit of educational info thrown in, to boot. This will be a popular title among the 2nd-4th grade set.
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December 4, 2017This book is about Judy Moody and stink trying to find treasure in a competition. The winner of the competition gets to ride on a real pirate ship. Judy Moody and Stink find all the clues and some clues they had trouble with. But with their teamwork, they find all the clues and win the competition and always know to have teamwork with your brothers and sisters.
September 25, 2022
I really liked the part where they searched to find clues and I really liked it when Stink started hiccuping :). - NPK
I loved reading this book to Natalie, it was a great little adventure with brother and sister! - Dad
I loved reading this book to Natalie, it was a great little adventure with brother and sister! - Dad
March 31, 2023
this book was my childhood and i would recommend it to anyone who can read 💯💯
June 21, 2025
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February 23, 2017
The second book (for me) in this series. This time we have pirates and treasure maps!
It was quite a fun book to read, I love pirates and treasure hunts so I was happily thinking about what the clues could be, even though I didn't get a lot of them right as they were specific clues for their world (for instance the sign at the art shop, or the first clue). I could guess what it might be, but without knowing the island....
I didn't quite like the Tall boy and that girl stuff. I just thought it was quite rude that they were following Judy and Stink. Then again, Stink and Judy did it back, but I can see why they would do that. I would probably have done the same if someone is stalking me like that, I would turn the roles for a bit.
I had a laugh at what all the right things to find were. I won't tell you, as it would be spoiling, but I definitely liked the Morse code clue the most. I just feel a bit sorry for the one guarding that secret. :P
I also did feel sorry for the parents. Woken up at ungodly hours, kids not appreciating good food. But they went along with it, and I did like them for that. Not many parents would have as much patience with their kids as these two did. Then again, that is something I have noticed in other Judy Moody's as well. The parents are really great and do a good job at parenting.
All the pirate stuff was fun, and the dialogue was peppered with pirate talk. And of course everyone had a proper pirate name! Arrr!
Plus points go to the title, it is such a fun one, fitting perfectly with the story.
Then there are the illustrations, once again, they are good, but once again I can't comment on their colours. I am sure it looks fabulous, and I will be buying the book so I can see those full colour illustrations.
The ending was a disappointment, it felt like the cheap way out, and after all the stuff that Judy and Stink did they deserve better. And for that I remove some of my rating.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
It was quite a fun book to read, I love pirates and treasure hunts so I was happily thinking about what the clues could be, even though I didn't get a lot of them right as they were specific clues for their world (for instance the sign at the art shop, or the first clue). I could guess what it might be, but without knowing the island....
I didn't quite like the Tall boy and that girl stuff. I just thought it was quite rude that they were following Judy and Stink. Then again, Stink and Judy did it back, but I can see why they would do that. I would probably have done the same if someone is stalking me like that, I would turn the roles for a bit.
I had a laugh at what all the right things to find were. I won't tell you, as it would be spoiling, but I definitely liked the Morse code clue the most. I just feel a bit sorry for the one guarding that secret. :P
I also did feel sorry for the parents. Woken up at ungodly hours, kids not appreciating good food. But they went along with it, and I did like them for that. Not many parents would have as much patience with their kids as these two did. Then again, that is something I have noticed in other Judy Moody's as well. The parents are really great and do a good job at parenting.
All the pirate stuff was fun, and the dialogue was peppered with pirate talk. And of course everyone had a proper pirate name! Arrr!
Plus points go to the title, it is such a fun one, fitting perfectly with the story.
Then there are the illustrations, once again, they are good, but once again I can't comment on their colours. I am sure it looks fabulous, and I will be buying the book so I can see those full colour illustrations.
The ending was a disappointment, it felt like the cheap way out, and after all the stuff that Judy and Stink did they deserve better. And for that I remove some of my rating.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
September 6, 2010
I loved the all Judy Moody books when I was kid! They were always so adventurous and interesting. Megan really knows hot to write books for kids withour making them too complicated or too easy. The illustrations are really good to. When I was a kid, I would always try to draw and recreate the pictures. I really love Judy's cat, Mouse?,. It's just that he's? always there randomly.Stink was amazing character too. Smart and funny. I find it hilarious that a parent would name there kid Stink. I love his series too! I also love Toady. Ahh, memories. I remember always buying Judy Moody stickers too. The stories were amaizng! Some events in the books can really relate to real life stuff.
September 17, 2013
In the Mad Treasure Hunt the Moody's are headed to Ocracoke Island for the third annual Pirate Island Treasure Hunt. If they are the first to figure out the five clues to win all sixteen pieces of eight they will when a gold doubloon and a ride on the Queen Ann's Revenge II, a pirate ship! Of course they aren't the only ones trying to win. See if you help Judy and Stink as they solve the puzzles to find the hidden clues, earn the pieces of eight and find the final piece, all while keeping the ten pirate rules.
Bottom Line: This is a quick read with color pictures that both guys and girls can enjoy. I liked trying to figure out the riddles with Stink and Judy
Bottom Line: This is a quick read with color pictures that both guys and girls can enjoy. I liked trying to figure out the riddles with Stink and Judy
January 15, 2015
How fun to see Judy Moody and Stink in color! I think this is the first Judy Moody that I have read with Peter Reynolds notable illustrations in color.
As always, the story line is fun and the banter back and forth between Stink and Judy is humorous. Plus, there are pirates and pirate treasure! What more can kids ask for? I'm sure this will be a hit with both elementary age boys and girls.
The only thing that I missed in this one was the lack of educational tidbits mixed throughout. There was a bit on Blackbeard, but just not the same level that Megan McDonald typically adds in with her writing. Not every book needs to teach something, and this one is mostly just fun, fun, fun.
As always, the story line is fun and the banter back and forth between Stink and Judy is humorous. Plus, there are pirates and pirate treasure! What more can kids ask for? I'm sure this will be a hit with both elementary age boys and girls.
The only thing that I missed in this one was the lack of educational tidbits mixed throughout. There was a bit on Blackbeard, but just not the same level that Megan McDonald typically adds in with her writing. Not every book needs to teach something, and this one is mostly just fun, fun, fun.
July 19, 2014
This is not the best of Judy Moody or Stink, but it will appeal to kids who like pirates. As it is on a 3.2 reading level, I would recommend for reluctant or struggling 4th grade readers. The color graphics will assist with them. There are also riddles they have to solve along with Judy and Stink, which gives some good history and language for pirates. There are other books that are better, but this is a decent resource for pirate fans or fans of Stink and Judy.
November 26, 2009
the poop deck it's cool fifteen men on the dead man's chest- yo-ho-ho, and a bucket of fun!
Mom's review:
Ben really enjoyed this book. He thought it was very cool. Ben wants to own this book now (he told me to write that). Mom, on the other hand, did not enjoy all the poop deck jokes that came after Ben read this book.
Mom's review:
Ben really enjoyed this book. He thought it was very cool. Ben wants to own this book now (he told me to write that). Mom, on the other hand, did not enjoy all the poop deck jokes that came after Ben read this book.
August 18, 2015
I really loved this book! It is cute and funny with a great story line. In addition, Judy and Stink have a great brother and sister relationship in this book. I quite enjoyed trying to figure out all the clues myself before continuing reading, and of course a treasure hunt/pirate story is always a lot of fun!
March 15, 2013
Judy and Stink star together in this fast-paced, Nickelodeon style tween comedy, hunt for pirate treasure. Would appeal to fans of either series or even new comers to these characters as the back story doesn't seem to be required to jump into this book.
December 5, 2013
I enjoy reading books like these. I think that Megan McDonald is very creative! This would be a good book to use if you needed ideas for setting up a "treasure hunt". The illustrations for being a chapter book are very good and I don't think that the story would have the same meaning without them.
April 3, 2014
It held my kids (5 and 7) attention if we were waiting in line or driving in the car, otherwise they didn't ask for it. I thought they would get a kick out of a character named Stink, it got a giggle but not much else.
August 16, 2013
Very attractive book with full color illustrations. A good choice for my third grade Book Discussion Group. It was the perfect segue to a library treasure hunt which everyone enjoyed.
February 20, 2016
Te enseña una importante lección que muchos de nosotros no practicamos, es un libro infantil, tengo 18 años y lo leí y me ha gustado bastante
December 20, 2020
The more I dive into researching the accuracy this book the more impressed I get with it.
Cover
I like the cover. It pretty much symbolizes the entire story. It's fun and playful. It's fun and fitting.
Interior
Story
The story is fun and pretty imaginative. I can't believe how accurate this book is. (Covered in After Thoughts)
I don't quite understand the urgency of them thinking Tall boy and Smart girl were going to win first. It didn't make much sense. Because she wore glasses she appeared smart? Nothing really alluded to them being big competitors. In fact they didn't even talk until after the end of the competition. The riddles were quite good and well written. I liked how they incorporated crab theme into the restaurant incorporating the shape of the island into one of the clues.
I can't believe Stink talks about beheadings. That is something I never expected to come out of such a series. I'm not kidding I was waiting for a Scooby Doo to pop and start investigating the mysteries the tour guide left. Even the tone of the full illustration for that chapter is completely different from any of the others in the book. The death of Blackbeard is someone no one really talks about. I have to give credit it's not what I expected this book to cover.
Illustrations
The illustrations are great. I do want to say a could maybe the expressions don't exactly fit. Like he looks ticked when he reading the Lighthouse plaque, and funny enough boredom looks more like they are dead inside.
I love the shout out Peter Reynolds did by having the hotel called McDonald Inn. I also like how they sort of make Stink and Judy have their own identities with the clothing choices. With Stink not only experience it but trying to live it while Judy seems to be more experience without wearing tatters. Also the background characters and minor characters are fantastic!
After Thoughts
This book is very much focused on detailing the island.
Comparing both maps, (The thumbnail and the placemat.) It's amazing how accurate it is to real Ocracoke. It's to the point taking a public ferry most common way to reach the island. Even walking to from the lighthouse to the library is do able in fifteen minutes. I can't believe I even found a coffee shop next to an art studio like in the book on Google Map. (Not exactly as the book describes but give credit where credit is due.) Considering Oyster Creek, Even the Post Office and private Airstrip is pretty impressive accuracy. It may a little squished since it removed a the long stretch of land but everything is in place.
Cover
I like the cover. It pretty much symbolizes the entire story. It's fun and playful. It's fun and fitting.
Interior
Story
The story is fun and pretty imaginative. I can't believe how accurate this book is. (Covered in After Thoughts)
I don't quite understand the urgency of them thinking Tall boy and Smart girl were going to win first. It didn't make much sense. Because she wore glasses she appeared smart? Nothing really alluded to them being big competitors. In fact they didn't even talk until after the end of the competition. The riddles were quite good and well written. I liked how they incorporated crab theme into the restaurant incorporating the shape of the island into one of the clues.
I can't believe Stink talks about beheadings. That is something I never expected to come out of such a series. I'm not kidding I was waiting for a Scooby Doo to pop and start investigating the mysteries the tour guide left. Even the tone of the full illustration for that chapter is completely different from any of the others in the book. The death of Blackbeard is someone no one really talks about. I have to give credit it's not what I expected this book to cover.
Illustrations
The illustrations are great. I do want to say a could maybe the expressions don't exactly fit. Like he looks ticked when he reading the Lighthouse plaque, and funny enough boredom looks more like they are dead inside.
I love the shout out Peter Reynolds did by having the hotel called McDonald Inn. I also like how they sort of make Stink and Judy have their own identities with the clothing choices. With Stink not only experience it but trying to live it while Judy seems to be more experience without wearing tatters. Also the background characters and minor characters are fantastic!
After Thoughts
This book is very much focused on detailing the island.
Comparing both maps, (The thumbnail and the placemat.) It's amazing how accurate it is to real Ocracoke. It's to the point taking a public ferry most common way to reach the island. Even walking to from the lighthouse to the library is do able in fifteen minutes. I can't believe I even found a coffee shop next to an art studio like in the book on Google Map. (Not exactly as the book describes but give credit where credit is due.) Considering Oyster Creek, Even the Post Office and private Airstrip is pretty impressive accuracy. It may a little squished since it removed a the long stretch of land but everything is in place.
October 22, 2024
In their hunt for treasure, Judy and her brother Stink learn to work together in order to solve various clues and make their way closer to winning the hunt. This book is a very fun and potentially interactive tool to utilize in a classroom. It contains bright illustrations throughout the story that help readers to visualize the events taking place within the story. I would keep this book within my classroom library as an early chapter book/bridge from early chapter book to larger novels. I would draw inspiration from this book, though, to create a scavenger hunt at the beginning of the year for students to become familiar with my classroom. They will be put into small groups, and each group will be given a different starting clue that will take them to different parts of the classroom but they will have to figure out what part of the classroom they need to go to based on the clue.
December 19, 2020
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Another fantastically fun Judy and Stink adventure. This one features a treasure hunt complete with riddles, puns, and a spectacular prize. And Stink and Judy learn just what they can accomplish when they work together.
A wonderful read filled with pirate fun. While one of the pirate rules is "No girl or woman shall be allowed on board ship", Judy Moody schools Stink on some famous female pirates. This is a great read with fun full-color illustrations and cool layout designs. The chapters are short, the writing is simple, and the plot is engaging.
I grew up loving the original Judy Moody series and it is great to see how the series has expanded.
Another fantastically fun Judy and Stink adventure. This one features a treasure hunt complete with riddles, puns, and a spectacular prize. And Stink and Judy learn just what they can accomplish when they work together.
A wonderful read filled with pirate fun. While one of the pirate rules is "No girl or woman shall be allowed on board ship", Judy Moody schools Stink on some famous female pirates. This is a great read with fun full-color illustrations and cool layout designs. The chapters are short, the writing is simple, and the plot is engaging.
I grew up loving the original Judy Moody series and it is great to see how the series has expanded.
July 26, 2018
Not for sensitive kids prone to nightmares. Semi-spoiler...
My 7yo (almost 8yo) daughter was reading this book by herself, and then we heard her screaming and crying. She got to the part where there's a story of the pirate getting his head cut off and his headless body swimming around the boat seven times before sinking, and the illustration of the headless ghost body. Um... Yeah... Nightmares for a week courtesy of Megan McDonald.
I'm not a fan of this twaddle in the first place, but I needed something to keep my daughter practicing reading. This is what she wanted, so I let her. Never again.
My 7yo (almost 8yo) daughter was reading this book by herself, and then we heard her screaming and crying. She got to the part where there's a story of the pirate getting his head cut off and his headless body swimming around the boat seven times before sinking, and the illustration of the headless ghost body. Um... Yeah... Nightmares for a week courtesy of Megan McDonald.
I'm not a fan of this twaddle in the first place, but I needed something to keep my daughter practicing reading. This is what she wanted, so I let her. Never again.
September 18, 2023
This children's book is captivating! It is funny and full of suspense, who will find the treasure!? The illustrations are bright and add the perfect amount of pizzazz to the story. Mad Molly and Scurvy Stink show dedication and wit to make their way through the treasure hunt. This story is a great representation of honesty and doing what is right. In a classroom setting this could be used as a before summer read aloud paired with a treasure hunt and lessons on various forms of figurative language. There is examples of similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and idioms just to name a few. I am looking forward to introducing my children and future students to this series!
February 5, 2019
The kids loved this one but I didn't really like it much. I felt like the answer to the mystery was a bit obvious but there were too many extra steps taken to get to it. Even my kids asked why some things happened that weren't needed. I also felt like the author is using these children and trying to hard to coin words and phrases with their speech patterns to bring out a new Junie B Jones or Ramona and Beezus. This brother and sister combo can be endearing and cute in other books, and they are great on their own as well. This book just missed the mark with me.
January 11, 2020
Moody family are on holiday on an island and the kids Judy and Stink join in with a treasure hunt but will they win as they have rivals hot on their tail...
A fun chapter book for kids with an engaging story and colour illustrations on most pages.
This will appeal to kids as the story is challenging enough to be interesting but not daunting to lose interest so is perfectly balanced for early readers or those with learning difficulties.
I read the Christmas one in this series to my nephews of differing ages and they both enjoyed it.
A fun chapter book for kids with an engaging story and colour illustrations on most pages.
This will appeal to kids as the story is challenging enough to be interesting but not daunting to lose interest so is perfectly balanced for early readers or those with learning difficulties.
I read the Christmas one in this series to my nephews of differing ages and they both enjoyed it.
March 12, 2024
Children's realistic fiction, early chapter book level. Judy Moody and Stink are headed to Ocracoke Island with their parents. They find out there's a kids treasure hunt going on and immediately sign up. They have to follow the clues around town and collect sixteen "pieces of eight" as they go. The two siblings work together with limited interference from their parents, with one other sibling duo as their main competition.
This book is a fun story, with lots of space between lines of text and full color illustrations spread throughout. The pirate theme adds to the adventure.
This book is a fun story, with lots of space between lines of text and full color illustrations spread throughout. The pirate theme adds to the adventure.
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