Stink-O-Pedia: Super Stink-Y Stuff From A to Zzzzz

Study up on Stink-isms from A to Z! A super-funny compendium of wacky facts with compulsive appeal for fans of Stink and Judy Moody alike.

Where can you view the world’s oldest ham? Who holds the record for the world’s loudest burp? The answers to these and many, many more essential questions can be found in Stink-O-Pedia — just the sort of reference book that Stink Moody, who reads encyclopedias in his spare time, might make up himself. From J-for-Jawbreaker (and how long it would take an average frog to digest one), to P-for-Professional Smeller (and other strange but true careers), to Y-for-Yeti (why not?), this volume contains enough amazing stuff to keep readers saying No way! for a googolplex* of years. At the back of the book, facts are cross-referenced with related Stink and Judy Moody titles.

* See the letter Z-for-Zero!

Children's Literature

Stink Moody is a unique boy who likes to know about strange things and phenomena. For example, do you know how to get rid of hiccups? While holding your breath may be one way, have you ever tried blowing on your thumb or balancing a spoon on your nose? Did you know that the largest sandwich in the world weighed 6,991 pounds? Roller coaster enthusiasts would be happy to learn that the tallest and fastest roller coaster is 456 feet high and travels at 128 miles per hour! If you have trouble falling asleep, counting sheep works, but there is a better way. Thinking about a waterfall or the beach makes a person fall asleep better. These fun facts, as well as some silliness that is a characteristic of Stink's, combine to make this book interesting to read. The book also includes some questions and fun games, which help the reader interact with the text. Children will be fascinated with the true facts while being educated and having fun at the same time. Fans of the Judy Moody books (Stink's sister) will immediately become a fan of Stink's. Teachers will enjoy having this book in the classroom for the fun facts that could start a great discussion group. Reviewer: Cathi I. White