Megan McDonald is the author of the popular Judy Moody and Stink series, as well as the Judy Moody and Friends series for new readers. She has written many other books for children, including the Ant and Honey Bee stories, the Sisters Club series, and several picture books. Before she began writing full-time, Megan McDonald worked as a librarian, a bookseller, and a living-history actress. She lives in Northern California with her husband, Richard Haynes, who is also a writer.
Gr 2-4-Sassy third-grader Judy Moody is back in this sequel (2001) to Judy Moody Was in a Mood (2000, both Candlewick). Listeners will be swept up in the girl's pursuit of fame after her arch rival, Jessica, wins the local spelling bee accompanied by front-page newspaper coverage. Judy tries to pass off a newly "scarred" cherry pit as an artifact from George Washington's tree, but it's swallowed by a boy who mistakes it for an M & M. Judy almost becomes famous when her cat comes in second during the "Famous Pet Contest," but the photo in the paper only features her elbow. Judy finally earns her fame by mistake, after "borrowing" a smattering of battered dolls from the local hospital, refurbishing them, and then returning them anonymously. Barbara Rosenblat's narration suits Judy's spunky nature. This fun listen is sure to be popular with Judy's fans.-Caitlyn Walsh, Fayetteville Public Library, AR (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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