Review of Judy Moody and the Bucket List

Judy Moody and the Bucket List by Megan McDonald
Ages:  6 - 9 years       
Illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds
Grade Level:  1 - 4

Another great story!  I’ve never read Judy Moody before, but now I know why this series is so successful… great characters and a kid-friendly plot.  In this book, Judy discovers her grandma has a bucket list and decides she needs one too.  Along the way, she discovers how to earn money (scooping poop) and to ride a horse (actually a hinny).  Judy wanted to go to Antarctica but didn’t make it.  Instead she learned new ways to have fun and to make a difference.  She also decides to add to her grandma’s list so she’ll live a little longer.  Awesome sauce! (Now I know where that phrase comes from.)  This is a great book!

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