The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt (Judy Moody and Stink Series #2)

by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

Overview

Judy and Stink co-star in their second full-color adventure — crawling with pirates and puzzles, carbuncles and chuckles.

As soon as the Moody family drops anchor on "Artichoke" Island, they are greeted by Cap’n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly beard and a secret treasure map. Before you can say "Davy Jones’s Locker," Stink and Judy are racing across the island in search of gold. But—shiver me timbers!—they’re not the only salty dogs lookin’ for loot. Can Mad Molly O’Maggot and Scurvy Stink beat out their rivals, Tall Boy and Smart Girl? Can they find the hidden clues, crack the secret codes, and solve the tricky puzzles before time runs out? Aaarrr!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763643515
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	04/27/2010
Series:	Judy Moody and Stink Series , #2
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	302,499
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 5.70(h) x 0.35(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

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Editorial Reviews

The pirate theme has definite appeal, and readers who enjoy wordplay and verbal sparring will find something to like here.
—Booklist

Another interesting and exciting adventure in the always enjoyable Judy Moody & Stink series, enlivened with the usual pleasing illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds. The plot is well-paced and will especially thrill pirate-loving readers.
—Kidsreads.com

From the Publisher

Welcome to the first non-holiday Judy Moody and Stink joint adventure venture. Intrepid young Judy and her perpetually inquisitive brother, Stink, know how to keep themselves and readers occupied, though not always without diverting complications. This high-spirited treasure hunt, for example, earns every single one of those subtitle adjectives.

Gr 1–3—It's a pirate-themed holiday for Judy and younger brother Stink as the Moody family makes their way to historic Ocracoke Island, home of Blackbeard. Stepping off the ferry, the siblings enthusiastically tackle a scavenger hunt organized by "Scurvy Sam," aka Cap'n Weevil. Solving each riddle leads to "pieces of eight" given by locals playing along with the contest. As Judy and Stink race around the island, two other kids seem to be hot on their heels. With a bit of ingenuity and perseverance, the Moodys manage to outwit their competition. Their joy in victory is tempered by the realization that the other kids who have been trying hard have inadvertently led them to the answers on a number of their clues. They decide to include them on their prize trip—a sail around the bay on a real pirate ship. With a mix of pirate slang, silly jokes, Morse code, and tantalizing puzzles, enlivened with full-color cartoons throughout, this book is a humorous summer read.—Madigan McGillicuddy, Los Angeles Public Library

School Library Journal

In the Moody household, preparations are underway for the holiday season—lists, decorations, and practice for the Holly Joliday Holiday Happening at school. Judy wants to do something Hawaiian for her class’s piece; younger brother Stink is fixated on snow. Virginia is due for a snowstorm, and the eager Stink is ready with his very own dendrite costume. Barbara Rosenblat does it all—singing in a childlike voice, squawking like a parrot, dripping bossiness when Judy berates Stink, whining as Stink responds to his sister. She also produces credible teacher voices for Mr. Todd and Mrs. D. Rosenblat sets a fast pace but also highlights pivotal moments, including the many seasonal references to books, songs, and sayings. “Cool Yule!” A.R. 2011 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

MARCH 2011 - AudioFile

In the Moody household, preparations are underway for the holiday season—lists, decorations, and practice for the Holly Joliday Holiday Happening at school. Judy wants to do something Hawaiian for her class’s piece; younger brother Stink is fixated on snow. Virginia is due for a snowstorm, and the eager Stink is ready with his very own dendrite costume. Barbara Rosenblat does it all—singing in a childlike voice, squawking like a parrot, dripping bossiness when Judy berates Stink, whining as Stink responds to his sister. She also produces credible teacher voices for Mr. Todd and Mrs. D. Rosenblat sets a fast pace but also highlights pivotal moments, including the many seasonal references to books, songs, and sayings. “Cool Yule!” A.R. 2011 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

MARCH 2011 - AudioFile