Age rating and parents' guide:Judy Moody
by Megan McDonald
Ages 6–8
Judy Moody by Megan McDonald is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Spirited Judy Moody faces school, family, and friendship with dramatic moods, imaginative plans, and plenty of humor.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Judy Moody series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- School life
Reading mood
- Funny
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Family
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