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Judy Moody Saves the World
- By Megan McDonald
- Genre: School
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Captivates kids transitioning to chapter books.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that a hint of the complexity of "saving the world" from environmental degradation is given here, but so are child-accessible ways of doing something about it.
What's the story?
Inspired by her third-grade teacher, Judy Moody is going to save the world -- so the world had better watch out. She enters a design-your-own band-aid contest (which her little brother, Stink, wins, much to her mortification), tries to relieve her family of anything that might be related to the rainforest, releases her brother's pet toad into the wild, and hides all of her classmates' pencils (made from rainforest wood).
She even tries to live in a tree as a protest. But, with her teacher's help, she finally comes up with an idea that might actually help -- to collect enough recyclables to raise enough money to plant 100 trees in the rainforest.
Is it any good?
Judy may be moody, impulsive, and wired, but she never runs out of ideas -- or enthusiasm. Megan McDonald's delightful creation, produced in attractive volumes with brown-paper covers, large print, and hilarious, cartoonish illustrations by Peter Reynolds, captivates middle graders who are making the transition to chapter books.
This third entry in the series has all of the zip and wit fans expect from the series, but also presents important issues about the environment in an age-appropriate way. A funny, easy-to-read book that might get children thinking -- what could be better?
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Judy's good intentions. What do you think of Judy's attempts to make the world a better place? If you could do anything to save the world, what would you do?
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judy moody
i think this book would be a wonderful book for children like me and other children
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Kid, 10 years old
July 7, 2010
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Saving the World with Judy Moody
it is a fantastic book to teach kids to save the world and it encourages kids to help the environment and the rainforest
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Kid, 12 years old
June 10, 2011
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Books are better than the movie
Now this is Real Judy moody, The movie S**ks, You know, If you don't like the movie than you like the book like me, If you don't like the book than you don't like the movie!
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Kid, 11 years old
January 31, 2011
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This book is educational about saving the enviornment, and Judy's teacher is great. But Judy is not always well behaved, and she gets in trouble easialy. But it is a good book you sbould read it.
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I laughed, great series!
I love the Judy Moody series, even if I'm almost 10. It has a lot of funny parts about saving the world. I loved this book, could read it twice, 5 stars, 7+!
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Kid, 10 years old
June 14, 2010
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Saving the World with Judy Moody
it is a fantastic book to teach kids to save the world and it encourages kids to help the environment and the rainforest
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Kid, 11 years old
April 26, 2010
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Judy Moody
Love it!!
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| Author: | Megan McDonald |
| Illustrator: | Peter H. Reynolds |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | School |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press |
| Publication date: | April 25, 2004 |
| Number of pages: | 144 |
| Hardcover price: | $15.99 |
| Paperback price: | $5.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 7 - 10 |
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