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Stink — by Megan McDonald
Stink Series in Order: 16 books
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Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
Book - 1
Every morning, Judy measures Stink, and it's always the same: three feet, eight inches tall. Even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then one day, the ruler reads three feet, seven and three quarters inches! Can it be? Is Stink shrinking? ...
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Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker
Book - 2
Spurred by a newfound awareness of false advertising, Stink Moody becomes the proverbial kid in a candy store as his letter-writing campaign yields him heaps of free rewards When Stink buys a mammoth jawbreaker that doesn't break his jaw, he writes ...
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Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
Book - 3
GROSS ME OUT! STINK-O! SKUNKSVILLE! When Stink goes to the Everybody Stinks exhibit at the science museum, he discovers that his nose has amazing sniffing abilities. Before long, he's engrossed in toilet water, corpse flowers, and all things smelly,...
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Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Book - 4
GUINEA PIGS A-GO-GO! When three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a great escape, Stink Moody and his friends Webster and Sophie fly into action. Ta-da! The Fantastic Three round up the loose fur balls and bring them safely back to Mrs. Birdw...
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Stink: Solar System Superhero
Book - 5
Save the planet . . . Pluto! Stink Moody, wise-cracking champion of everything small, is on a new mission: to reinstate his favorite celestial orb. Look! Up in the sky! Is it a falling leaf ? A speck of dust? A speeding mosquito? No, it's Stink ...
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Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
Book - 6
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? Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isn't perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get in...
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Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk
Book - 7
Reading is UNdead - and everyone has zombies on the brain - as Stink's school and a local bookstore cook up a frightfully fun Main Street event. Guts! Brains! Eyeballs! There's only one week before the new book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street se...
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Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout
Book - 8
Croak! Squeenk! Ribbet! After a close encounter with a mutant amphibian makes him freaky for frogs, water-shy Stink becomes a swimming success. Stink may be super smart, and Stink may be uber clever, but he's been in the Polliwog swim class frog-e...
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Stink and the Shark Sleepover
Book - 9
Shark-tastic! Stink gets to sleep with the fishes after his parents win an aquarium sleepover. When Stink and his friends get to sleep over at the aquarium, it's a science freak's dream come true. Stink loves the sea-creature scavenger hunt, the j...
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Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold
Book - 10
Aaagh! Crawl slowly for your lives! Stink kicks off his second decade with a super-funny homage to an oozy-goozy organism. Glip Glop Gloop! What looks like dog vomit, smells like a corpse flower, and stars in one of the scariest movies Stink Mood...
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Hamlet and Cheese
Book - 11
Hie thee to Shakespeare camp with Stink to learn fake sword-fighting, spout silly curses, and prithee try to escape a kiss ... BLUCK! It's spring break, and Stink is faced with a difficult choice: hang out at home with his sister, Judy, or become ...
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Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Book - 12
Stink's spider phobia spurs his sister, Judy, and friend Webster to try some desensitization techniques -- until a real-life encounter takes them by surprise -- in a hilarious episode offering a bonus origami activity. Creepy! Crawly! Criminy! Eve...
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Stink: Superhero Superfan
Book - 13
A trove of vintage comic books and a few forensic tips turn Stink into a super sleuth in an adventure that honors classic superheroes and mystery-solving. Cheek! Chack! Chirp! At a Moody family yard sale, Stink uncovers a box of old comics about a he...
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The Big Bad Badgers
Book - 14
A-roo-ga-roo! Stink and his friends can't wait to learn wilderness survival skills. But first the pack of friends will have to survive scouting . . . and one another! Brushing your teeth with a stick! Pooping in the woods! Stink and his friends are r...
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Stink-O-Pedia Volume 1: Super Stink-y Stuff from A to Zzzzz
Check it out! My brother has a way-rare book of stink-y facts! A museum full of dirt? A frog that eats jawbreakers? A toilet that rings? Fact Freaks, Unite! From B for Belly Button to Y for Yeti, this book is toe-jam-packed with things ...
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Stink It Up!: A Guide to the Gross, the Bad, and the Smelly
They don't call him Stink for nothing! Now kids can savor a smorgasbord of facts about smelly and vile stuff in honor of their favorite super sniffer. Did you know that a group of skunks is called a stench? (No lie!) Can you believe that in coloni...
Series Premise
The series follows Stink (real name James Moody, nicknamed "Stink" because he once shrunk his favorite shirt in the wash), a short, spirited third-grader who feels overshadowed by his older sister Judy Moody's big personality. Each book is a self-contained, episodic adventure centered on Stink's everyday kid challenges and triumphs: trying to grow taller, dealing with school projects, making friends, facing fears, saving money, or solving small mysteries. Stink often embarks on ambitious schemes—collecting jawbreakers to break a world record, becoming a "superhero" in his neighborhood, starting a business, or entering contests—that go hilariously awry but teach him lessons about perseverance, honesty, friendship, and self-acceptance. The stories emphasize that being small (in height or age) doesn't mean being small in spirit: Stink is clever, determined, imaginative, and big-hearted. Recurring motifs include his love of comic books, superheroes, science facts, animals, and his rivalry/friendship with Judy. The books are fast-paced, funny, and full of kid-level "big ideas" (e.g., standing up to bullies, appreciating differences, the value of trying again), making them perfect for building reading confidence and empathy.
Stink Series Characters
> Stink (James Moody): Protagonist—short, red-haired, imaginative third-grader (later fourth). Energetic, dramatic, science-loving, comic-book-obsessed. Feels small next to Judy but proves he's big in heart and ideas. Narrator in many books; his voice is funny, honest, and endearing.
> Judy Moody: Stink's older sister (from the Judy Moody series)—bossy, creative, dramatic. She teases Stink but loves him deeply; their sibling rivalry/friendship is central.
> Mom (Mrs. Moody): Warm, patient, creative mom—encourages Stink's ideas and keeps the family together.
> Dad (Mr. Moody): Kind, laid-back dad—supports Stink's schemes and provides quiet wisdom.
> Webster (Stink's best friend): Loyal, easygoing classmate—often joins Stink's adventures.
> Elizabeth "Izzy" (or other classmates): Rotating friends and classmates who add humor and group dynamics.
> Pets: Mouse (Stink's cat), Toady (pet toad in early books)—sources of comedy and affection.
> Recurring adults: Teachers (Mrs. Dempster), neighbors, and quirky locals who support or challenge Stink.
Setting of the Stink Series
Contemporary suburban Virginia (inspired by McDonald's own childhood area near Richmond), specifically the fictional town where the Moody family lives. The setting is a typical middle-class American neighborhood: single-family homes with yards, a local elementary school (Virginia Dare School), parks, libraries, comic book stores, ice cream shops, and community events (science fairs, pet parades, holiday celebrations). The Moody house is cozy and chaotic—Stink's room filled with comics and collections, Judy's room packed with mood rings and junk, a backyard for schemes, and a kitchen where family meals and arguments happen. The world feels familiar and safe: bike rides, sleepovers, summer camps, and small-town activities. Occasional trips (zoo, beach, museum) add variety, but the neighborhood and school remain the heart.
Tone & Themes of the Stink Series
Light-hearted, funny, warm, and encouraging—pure feel-good chapter book humor with a touch of heart. Megan McDonald's tone is playful and kid-centric: Stink's first-person voice is earnest, dramatic, and full of exaggerated kid logic ("I'm shrinking! I'm doomed!"). The books are packed with laugh-out-loud moments—slapstick mishaps, silly wordplay, gross-out humor (burps, boogers, smelly feet), and Stink's over-the-top reactions—while staying gentle and positive. There's no heavy drama or villains; conflicts are everyday (sibling teasing, school worries, losing a pet) and resolved with humor, apologies, and growth. The series is empowering: Stink's small stature and big imagination make him relatable to shorter kids or younger siblings, and every book ends on an uplifting note (he doesn't always win, but he always learns something and feels good about himself). It's wholesome, optimistic "comfort reading" that celebrates creativity, kindness, and being true to yourself.
The Stink series is a joyful, hilarious celebration of being a kid—small in stature but big in imagination and heart. Megan McDonald captures the everyday triumphs and mishaps of childhood with warmth, wit, and perfect pitch, making Stink a lovable, relatable hero for young readers. With 14+ books full of laugh-out-loud moments, gentle lessons, and the comforting chaos of family and friendship, it's an ideal series for building reading confidence, empathy, and a love of stories. Whether Stink is shrinking, growing, or just being himself, the books remind kids that it's okay to be small—as long as your ideas and kindness are big. A timeless, feel-good favorite for early chapter book fans.
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