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Description
Stink Moody, an energetic seven-year-old, discovers he can get free candy by writing letters to candy companies. Determined to give his best friend an unforgettable birthday surprise, he sets his sights on obtaining the legendary Super-Galactic Jawbreaker. The quest quickly turns into a series of mix-ups, rival samplers, and unexpected obstacles that test his cleverness and resolve.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves gross humor and silly situations, Stink is the kind of kid they'll immediately recognize as one of their own. In this second book of the series, seven-year-old Stink comes up with a genius scheme to write letters to candy companies for free samples honestly, what's not to love about that premise? and uses his stash to plan something special for his best friend's birthday. The story moves at a quick, snappy pace that keeps young readers turning pages, and the lessons about friendship and thinking of others feel genuine rather than preachy. It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially those who are just transitioning into chapter books or consider themselves reluctant readers it's short enough to not feel overwhelming but satisfying enough to make them want the next one. Parents will appreciate that it celebrates creativity and kindness without being heavy-handed, and while there's plenty of goofy candy-related fun, nothing here would give kids nightmares. If your reader enjoys Stink, they'd probably have just as much fun with other early chapter book comedies like "My Weird School" or "Junie B. Jones."