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Stink is a children's book series centered on James Stink Moody, a second-grader who often feels overlooked due to his small size. Each book explores his humorous and heartfelt attempts to find his place and shine in different areas, from sports to science and friendship. The stories frequently highlight themes of self-acceptance, creativity, and the joy of discovering one's unique talents.
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 AmazonStink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
2005 · Megan McDonald
James Moody, known as Stink, is the shortest kid in the second grade. When his class celebrates Presidents' Day at school, he learns all about James…
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Buy on AmazonStink and the incredible super-galactic jawbreaker
2006 · Megan McDonald
Seven-year-old Stink Moody discovers he can get free samples by writing letters to candy companies and uses this trick to plan a surprise for his…
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Buy on AmazonStink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
2007 · Megan McDonald
A class visit to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum inspires Stink Moody to create a variety of terrible smells to put on the sneakers he…
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Buy on AmazonStink and the great Guinea Pig Express
2008 · Megan McDonald
Stink Moody, his friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia while trying to give away 101 guinea pigs…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · 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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Buy on AmazonStink and the ultimate thumb-wrestling smackdown
2011 · 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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Buy on AmazonStink and the Midnight Zombie Walk
2012 · Megan McDonald
Stink and his friends try to earn money to buy the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and attend the book's release party.
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Buy on AmazonStink and the Freaky Frog Freakout
2013 · 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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A treasury of nose-wrinkling facts, quizzes, recipes, and trivia explores topics such as the collective noun for a group of skunks, known as a…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Megan McDonald
When Stink's parents win an aquarium sleepover, he and his two friends enjoy a scavenger hunt before trying to fall asleep while worrying about a…
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Buy on AmazonStink and the Attack of the Slime Mold
2016 · Megan McDonald
After learning about slime molds at the Saturday Science Club, Stink finds the organism growing in his own room. The slime mold begins to spread and…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Megan McDonald
It's spring break, and Stink must choose between staying home with his sister Judy or attending Shakespeare camp as a Sprite with his friend Sophie…
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Buy on AmazonStink and the Hairy, Scary Spider
2020
Stink’s spider phobia spurs his sister, Judy, and friend Webster to try some desensitization techniques—until a real-life encounter takes them by…
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Buy on AmazonStink: Twice as Incredible: 2 Books in 1
2021
Kick-start a Stink collection with a way-cool bind-up of his first two adventures. Get two times the Stink in one book! Featuring: Stink: The…
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Thanks to a trove of vintage comic books and a few forensic tips, Stink becomes a super sleuth in this episode honoring classic superheroes and…
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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 . . .…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Stink books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid”.
How many books are in the Stink series?
We list 16 books by Megan McDonald , published between 2005–2025.
Where can I buy the Stink books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.