Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood.

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Common Sense Media says

Wickedly funny take on life in third grade.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Judy can open up a whole world of childhood feelings, from moods to friendships, for thinking and discussion. 

  • A fun, frothy and funny foray into feelings and makes you feel them. 
  • Judy's not always well-behaved, but she means well. Her creative, never-quit attitude is a good example for children.
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What's the story?

Judy Moody is starting third grade, and worried she'll have to sit next to Frank "Eats Paste" Pearl, in a new classroom that won't have a porcupine named Roger. And she doesn't even have a T-shirt with words, like all the other kids, because her family didn't go anywhere on vacation. Roar!

But Judy is not one to take things lying down. She whips up her own T-shirt (I Ate a Shark!) and trudges off to school with her best friend, Rocky, only to find that her new teacher, Mr. Todd (or as Judy calls him, Mr. Toad) has an assignment that's right up her alley -- to create a Me-collage.


Is it any good?

 

She's Ramona, with attitude. She's impulsive, moody (of course!), often crabby, and completely charming. She calls her little brother "Stink," keeps her family fizzing, and always has an idea. Megan McDonald's aptly named, feisty, creative little heroine has middle-graders chortling even as they recognize themselves and their friends. Packed with lots of witty cartoon illustrations by Peter Reynolds, McDonald's wickedly funny take on life in third grade is right on the money. Rare!


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about moods. 

  • What helps you get in a good mood? 

  • What puts you in the kind of bad mood that makes you want to roar?


This review was written by Matt Berman
Teen, 13 years old
November 3, 2011
 
the best !
i think it is a really good book

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
I CRACKED UP
IT IS A BOOK U SHOULD BUY NOW!!!

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Kid, 10 years old
June 14, 2010
 
I love this Book!!!! It is a great book!! you should read it!!!!!!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
 
A must-read book for every 8 year old!!
Judy Moody is the funniest character ever! I am deciding to get 5 more books in the next week! The book is awesome!

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Teen, 14 years old
June 17, 2011
 
Good Book
This books pretty good I think you should read it before you see the movie

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Read the Book
I loved the Judy Moody book.It was the best book I have ever read.When and if you read the book you will fall in love with Judy Moody.

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Parent of 6, 9, and 10 year old
March 14, 2010
 
Got my 2nd grader really excited about reading
Great for independent chapter book readers. You can move on to the "Stink" series by the same author when you finish all of these!

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Teen, 12 years old
April 20, 2012
 
Judy Moody
Judy Moody is a great series. I know many, many kids who have enjoyed this book. Not just this book but the whle series! This book is for younger kids. 6+. Not over at least 8 or 9 years old. But it also depends on their reading skills and levels- keep that in mind! Judy Moody finds out why her mood was this way. Short simple story.

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This review was written by Matt Berman
Author:Megan McDonald
Illustrator:Peter H. Reynolds
Book type:Fiction
Genre:School
Publisher:Candlewick Press
Publication date:April 24, 2004
Number of pages:160
Hardcover price:$15.99
Paperback price:$5.99
Publisher's recommended age(s):7 - 10

This review was written by Matt Berman
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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