Megan McDonald

2 series 36 books in order

Megan McDonald (born 1959) is an American children's literature author and former librarian, best known for the Judy Moody series, which has sold more than 30 million copies. She has also written the Julie Albright series for American Girl as well as picture books. On our catalog she is credited with numerous Judy Moody titles, including Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm and Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1959
Known for
Judy Moody, Stink

Series by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody

26 books in order

  1. Cover of Judy Moody was in a Mood

    Judy Moody was in a Mood

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    Third grader Judy Moody starts the school year in a bad mood on the first day. Her mood shifts when she receives an assignment to create a collage…

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  2. Cover of Judy Moody Gets Famous

    Judy Moody Gets Famous

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    When a third-grade classmate gets her picture in the paper for winning a spelling bee, Judy Moody becomes determined to find her own way to become…

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  3. Cover of Judy Moody Saves the World!

    Judy Moody Saves the World!

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    When Judy Moody gets serious about protecting the environment, her little brother Stink thinks she is overdoing it, but she manages to inspire her…

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  4. Cover of Judy Moody and Friends: Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle

    Judy Moody and Friends: Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    Frank Pearl wants to win at something for once and is determined to earn a prize. He considers an amazing yo-yo trick or his parrot Cookie to try to…

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  5. Cover of Judy Moody Predicts the Future

    Judy Moody Predicts the Future

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    After Judy obtains a mood ring, she tries to convince herself and her third-grade classmates that she can predict the future.

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  6. Cover of Judy Moody, M.D

    Judy Moody, M.D

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    Judy is excited about becoming a doctor, especially when Class 3T starts a new unit on the human body, but she learns more about being a patient when…

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  7. Cover of Judy Moody Declares Independence

    Judy Moody Declares Independence

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    A visit to Boston spurs Judy Moody's interest in Revolutionary heroes and heroines, putting the third grader in a revolutionary mood and prompting…

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  8. Cover of Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

    Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    Judy Moody's new friendship with Amy Namey causes problems with her old friends and the school project they are working on together. Suggested for…

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  9. Cover of Judy Moody, Girl Detective

    Judy Moody, Girl Detective

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    When a puppy being trained as a police dog goes missing, third-grader Judy forms a detective agency to solve the mystery, imitating her literary…

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  10. Cover of Judy Moody, Mood Martian

    Judy Moody, Mood Martian

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    On "Backward Day," Judy must turn her usual sour mood upside down and be happy and nice for a change. She decides to change her mood to a…

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Stink

10 books in order

  1. Cover of Stink Solar System Superhero

    Stink Solar System Superhero

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    Stink Moody, self-described champion of everything small, takes on a new mission after learning Pluto has been dropped from the Milky Way for being…

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  2. Cover of Stink and the ultimate thumb-wrestling smackdown

    Stink and the ultimate thumb-wrestling smackdown

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    After second-grader Stink receives an unsatisfactory grade in physical education, his parents tell him he must play a sport. In response, he masters…

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  3. Cover of Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

    Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

    Year unknown · Megan McDonald

    Stink has been stuck in the Polliwog swim class and still cannot put his face in the water, until a close encounter with a freaky mutant frog awakens…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Megan McDonald written?

We list 36 books by Megan McDonald across 2 series — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Megan McDonald's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Judy Moody was in a Mood.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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