Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

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Sometimes jawbreakers don't break. When that product malfunction happens to avid chewer Stink Moody, he writes a letter of complaint to the manufacturer, who responds with a full ten-pound box of fully functioning gumballs! This unexpected boon launches Stink on a letter-writing campaign based on overblown dreams of big-time restitution. Things go awry, however, when friendship gets lost in the mailroom shuffle. A delightful chapter book by the author of the popular Judy Moody novels.

From the Publisher

When Stink buys a mammoth jawbreaker that doesn't break his jaw, he writes a letter of complaint to the manufacturer - and receives a ten-pound box of 21,280 jawbreakers for his trouble! This unexpected benefit of acing the art of letter-writing in school sure gets Stink thinking. Soon Stink is so preoccupied with getting free stuff sent to him that he overlooks a scribbly envelope in the mail pile - until his best friend, Webster, starts acting standoffish and looks as mad as a hornet. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades K-4. In Stink's solo adventures, his special style comes through loud and strong! His tales are enhanced by a series of comic strips, drawn by Stink himself, which are sprinkled throughout the book. In honor of Judy Moody's younger "bother," the creators of the award-winning series have put themselves in a very Stink-y mood-proving, once and for all, that you're only as short as you feel.

Cindy L. Carolan - Children's Literature

What child would not love a 10-pound box of candy delivered to their front door? Stink Moody receives one such box containing 21,280 jawbreakers in response to a complaint letter he writes about a "super-galactic jawbreaker" that utterly failed to break his jaw! He gently suggests that the name of the jawbreaker should be changed to the "Super Not-Galactic Mouth Crayon." Having such a mouth watering success gives Stink the incentive to write more and more and more letters—and to ignore anything that arrives in the mail that is not in a box from a company he recognizes as one of his targets. This causes a huge rift between Stink and his best pal, but some excellent life lessons are learned in the end. Each chapter ends with a comic illustrating a common idiom; there is also a list of the 37 idioms used in the book at its conclusion. This is the second installment in the "Stink" series (Judy Moody's little brother) that also includes Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid. This book could be used (loosely) as part of an elementary school English curriculum as it pertains to idioms. Recommended as pleasure reading, nonetheless. 2006, Candlewick Press, Ages 4 to 8.

School Library Journal

Gr 1-3-Judy Moody's seven-year-old brother is back with new super-galactic adventures. Stink buys the World's Biggest Jawbreaker and slurps, sloops, and shloops it all day until in one crunch, it is G-O-N-E. Disappointed that his jaw isn't broken, he decides to use his new letter-writing skills to complain to the company. He receives 21,280 jawbreakers, prompting him to write more letters in an attempt to get more free stuff. Candy, toys, and zoo passes arrive daily for Stink, who won't share any of his treasures with his "green with envy" older sister, Judy. He is so busy receiving the free goodies that he overlooks his super-best friend Webster's birthday party invitation, and he has to find a way to mend their friendship. He has also been learning about idioms in school and peppers them throughout the story along with his colorful Stink-isms. Black-and-white comic-book-style illustrations are clever and zany. This early chapter book is bound to be a hit with fans of Stink or Judy Moody, and it makes a hilarious read-aloud.-Michele Shaw, formerly at Yorkshire Academy, Houston, TX Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

Stink, Judy Moody's little brother, is back in the second installment in his own series. With the five dollars he earned by participating in a study for short people, Stink buys the World's Biggest Jawbreaker. And, if longevity is any indication, Stink gets his money's worth. He sucks on it at home, in school and everywhere in between. But, when the jawbreaker does not break his jaw or even stretch his mouth, he decides to write a letter to the manufacturer. His letter is a big success-a ten-pound box of jawbreakers arrives at the Moody house! That success spurs a letter-writing campaign that keeps the mailbox popping until the grown-ups put a stop to the letter writing. This story would be plenty for new readers, but McDonald adds a grammar lesson that runs thinner than pond ice in April-Mrs. D is teaching about idioms and Stink can't stop speaking in them, 37 idiomatic phrases altogether. Reynolds's familiar illustrations keep the mood light, even when Judy and Stink argue, which they do. Constantly. (Fiction. 5-9)

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