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The Judy Moody book series follows the adventures of Judy Moody, a third-grader with a vivid imagination and a strong sense of curiosity. Set in a small town, the stories often revolve around Judy's attempts to solve mysteries, celebrate holidays, or take on personal challenges, frequently involving her younger brother Stink and her classmates. The series emphasizes themes of friendship, creativity, and self-discovery, with Judy's unique personality and humor driving each story.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon2000 · 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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Buy on Amazon2001 · 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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Buy on Amazon2002 · 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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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody Predicts the Future
2003 · Megan McDonald
Judy Moody Predicts the Future is a children's book in the Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald, in which the protagonist attempts to convince her…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · 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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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody Declares Independence
2005 · 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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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
2006 · 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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Buy on Amazon2007 · Megan McDonald
Stink wants snow for the holidays, but it hasn't snowed on Christmas in Virginia in more than a hundred years. The story follows whether the new…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Megan McDonald
When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Megan McDonald
During a weekend trip to Ocracoke Island, siblings Judy and Stink Moody take part in a pirate treasure-hunting game. Clues lead them to silver coins,…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · 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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Buy on AmazonJudy Moodys Way Wacky Uber Awesome Book Of More Fun Stuff To Do
2010 · Megan McDonald
An activity book for Judy Moody fans, filled with pranks, yoga poses, T-shirt designs, quizzes about chewing gum, a personality match-up between Judy…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
2011 · Megan McDonald
Judy's big plans for the summer seem ruined when two of her best friends go away, and then her parents leave her and Stink with Aunt Opal, but a new…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody and the bad luck charm
2012 · Megan McDonald
A lucky penny in Judy Moody's pocket seems to bring her nothing but good fortune, as she keeps winning at bowling, spelling, and the unbeatable Prize…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody's mini-mysteries and other sneaky stuff for super sleuths
2012 · Megan McDonald
Detective Judy Drewdy leads readers through a way-official detective kit and six mini-mysteries, including "The Great Class Heist," alongside agents…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody and Friends: Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle
2014 · 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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Buy on Amazon2014 · 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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Buy on Amazon2014 · Megan McDonald
Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, hunts for a good news story, but not much happens in the town of Frog Neck Lake. She teams up with Judy Moody, who can sniff…
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Buy on AmazonRocky Zang in The amazing Mr. Magic
2014 · Megan McDonald
Rocky is perfecting tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Calling herself Stella the Spectacular, Judy turns out to…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Megan McDonald
As Hurricane Elmer hits, Judy, Stink, and the entire Moody clan hunker down and ride out the storm, but when the power goes out, Grandma Lou proposes…
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Buy on AmazonStink Moody in Master of disaster
2015 · Megan McDonald
Stink is camped out in the backyard with his sister Judy, eager to see the P/2015 OZ4 comet, also known as the Sherman-Holm Comet. News of an…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Megan McDonald
Secondary pet characters from the Judy Moody and Stink series, Toady (the T.P. club mascot), Mouse (the family cat), and Jaws (a Venus flytrap), take…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody and the Bucket List
2016
Drumroll, please: Judy Moody is about to become a poop-scooping, hinny-riding, one-girl band extraordinaire as she takes on her very own Bucket List.…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Megan McDonald
It's April Fools' Day, and Judy's birthday, and Mr. Todd has a trick or two of his own planned. April Fools' Day happens to be one of Judy Moody's…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Megan McDonald
Judy and her friends are on the playground when Jessica Finch overhears a fifth-grader claim there is no such thing as the Tooth Fairy. Judy Moody is…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody and the right royal tea party
2018 · Megan McDonald
Judy learns that some of her ancestors lived in England and may possibly be related to the Queen. Her nemesis Jessica Finch then finds even more…
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Buy on Amazon2019
Books, books, books! Judy’s got books on the brain as she prepares for a totally RARE trivia competition. Has reading always been this exciting? Judy…
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Buy on Amazon2021
Judy Moody: In a Monday Mood is a children's book in the Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. The book is part of a…
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Buy on Amazon2024
Sometimes you just have to find the good news, as Judy Moody discovers when she creates her very own newspaper—featured as a bonus at the end of the…
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Buy on AmazonJudy Moody: Three Times as Moody
2026
The first three books in the New York Times best-selling series are now together in one deluxe paperback edition with mood-tastic printed edges.…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Judy Moody books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Judy Moody was in a Mood”.
How many books are in the Judy Moody series?
We list 31 books by Megan McDonald , published between 2000–2026.
Where can I buy the Judy Moody books?
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