This is not the best of Judy Moody or Stink, but it will appeal to kids who like pirates. As it is on a 3.2 reading level, I would recommend for reluctant or struggling 4th grade readers. The color graphics will assist with them. There are also riddles they have to solve along with Judy and Stink, which gives some good history and language for pirates. There are other books that are better, but this is a decent resource for pirate fans or fans of Stink and Judy. 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 legendary pirate Blackbeard. Stepping off the ferry, the siblings enthusiastically tackle a scavenger hunt organized by "Scurvy Sam," a.k.a. 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 will make for a humorous summer read.
What do You think about Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt (2010)?
It was cool, I loved it! It had pirates and silver in it. It felt really pirate-y, argh! :)
—Allie
I liked it because it was a pirates book and a treasure hunt and some comedy. Hee hee.
—NJAnthro
