Stink (Book #1): The Incredible Shrinking Kid (Paperback)

by Megan McDonald (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: newt skin, James Madison, Sophie of the Elves, George Washington (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-Judy Moody's little brother, James (aka Stink), is the shining star of this dramatic production of Megan McDonald's beginning chapter book (Candlewick, 2005). Stink's perception that he is shorter than the average second grader is reinforced by his sister, Judy, who revels in every opportunity for sibling rivalry. While the story line centers around Stink's height problem, it also embraces humor and provides plenty of facts to make the story believable. When President's Day arrives, for example, Stink presents a brief report on the shortest president, James Madison. McDonald's humor-infused story is full of puns (the classroom "newt in shining armor" meets his untimely end in the garbage disposal while under Stink's care for the weekend) that will keep listeners glued to their headphones. Unique voice talent is provided by Nancy Cartwright, best known as the voice of television's Bart Simpson. Her timing is impeccable and her voicing is playful, adding a new dimension to this already compelling story. Appropriate for group or individual listening, this title will be especially appreciated by emergent readers.-Kirsten Martindale, formerly Menomonie Public Library, WI
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From Booklist
Gr. 2--4. The pesky little brother in McDonald's popular Judy Moody series gets his own book and tells his own story here. Little is the word for James ("Stink") Moody; he's short, the shortest kid in his second-grade class. Is he shrinking? Judy is his bossy older sister, but he learns to handle her. For Presidents' Day, Stink's hero is not big tall Lincoln but another James, James Madison, the shortest president ever. The narrative is fun and laced with puns--from Mt. Trashmore to "newt in shining armor," and it's peppered with black-and-white illustrations, including comics ("The Adventures of Stink") reflecting Stink's triumphant fantasies. Stink sometimes seems younger than his years, so try this as a read-aloud for preschoolers or kindergarteners fed up with big, bossy types telling them what to do. Hazel Rochman
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763628913
• ISBN-13: 978-0763628918
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, June 2, 2005

By	S. Brown (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid (Hardcover)

What a great book for my seven year old. He is just now starting to enjoy chapter books. We have tried several different types of books but this one he has taken too. I hope that Megan McDonald has sequels to add with Stink. Great pictures and antics from the author and illustrator. Waiting for more

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for encouraging boys to read, February 12, 2006

By	S. Burton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid (Hardcover)

This book follows Stink through a couple weeks of his life. Stink is the younger brother of Judy Moody. He is very discouraged because he is the shortest person in his class and it appears that he is shrinking!

After I read this book I asked my little one to read it and he enjoyed Stink's comics and the easy flow of the story.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stink-Great for Joduy Moody fans!, November 7, 2007

A Kid's Review

I am a big fan of the Jody Moody series, so I was thrilled when I heard they were coming out with a series about Joudy's little brother Stink! This book is well written and easy for young and old readers to understand. It is a very funny and enjoyable book! I totally recommend it to anyone who likes comedy.