Preview: Stink Moody buys a gigantic jawbreaker, but when it fails to break his jaw as promised, he decides to write a letter of complaint to the candy company. His letter brings an unbelievable reward—a ten-pound box containing 21,280 jawbreakers! Excited by his success, Stink starts writing more letters to companies in the hope of getting even more free stuff. But while he is busy chasing his next reward, he overlooks an important letter from his best friend, Webster. Soon, Stink realizes that some things are much more important than getting free goodies.
Perfect for readers, who: • Love funny, mischievous stories with quirky characters • Enjoy Stink, Judy Moody, and humorous beginning chapter books • Like stories about friendship, school, family, and hilarious everyday adventures
Why You'll Love It: ✅ A hilarious story built around an enormous jawbreaker and Stink's clever letter-writing ✅ Introduces children to idioms through playful examples and illustrations ✅ Balances silly humour with a meaningful lesson about friendship and what really matters
Also consider the below aspects before you select: ❌ The story's humour and candy-focused plot may appeal more to readers who enjoy silly, playful adventures ❌ It is a beginning chapter book, so readers looking for a more complex or lengthy novel may find it relatively easy
Verdict: A laugh-out-loud Stink adventure packed with jawbreakers, hilarious letters, idioms, and an important lesson about friendship!
