This is definitely a book for the candy-minded. It starts in a candy store filled with all sorts of amazing treats. Stink’s sister Judy begs him to buy her some candy, while Stink only has eyes for the Super-Galactic Jawbreaker. Sadly, the Jawbreaker is a huge disappointment. Stink shows a bit of initiative and writes a complaint letter to the company. What happens next triggers a letter-writing campaign on an epic scale. But can there be anything wrong with writing so many letters? With humor, a positive moral and plenty of candy, this is a great choice for young readers.
Incidentally, Stink is the younger brother of Judy Moody
Stink features nice large font, which is a big winner for readers transitioning to chapter books, as well lots of pictures. There are even some cartoon sections thrown in. Adults will love that Stink throws around plenty of useful information, like the proper format for writing a letter. The book is also peppered with idioms (and includes a list at the back). This is ideal for second grade readers or third grade readers that aren’t quite on level.
Sex, Nudity, Dating – None.
Profanity – “idiot,” which is not used as an insult, just something someone misheard.
Death, Violence and Gore – Stink accidentally punches his friend in his face while trying to readjust his pajama shirt.
Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking – None.
Frightening or Intense Things – None.
