McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody. Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2000.
Plot: Judy begins her first day of school in a bad mood. She did not get any interesting shirts from her summer vacation, unlike everyone else in her school. Determined to vent her rage, she attempts to taunt her new teacher, Mr. Todd, who catches her every attempt to disturb the class. He even manages to improve her mood. She, and every other student in the class, will make a "me" collage. The next few months follow Judy's collage creation. Her ups, such as her prank on Stink, creation of the T.P. club, and purchase of her new pet find there way on the project. Unfortunately, the collage also documents her worst moments and a very large juice stain, courtesy of Stink.
Genre: Everyday
Reading Level: Grades 4-8
Similar Titles: Clementine, Frindle, Stink
Personal Thoughts: A story of a quirky girl with a slightly unusual name and high expectations. The basic plot has been a staple of tween literature since Beaverly Clearly, but for a good reason. Readers can sympathize with the enthusiastic but trouble-prone Judy's daily victories and failures while appreciating the slightly over-the-top adventure of novels.
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