Judy Moody Gets Famous!

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Author(s)

Megan McDonald

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Genre(s)

General Fiction

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Release Date

April 01, 2003

ISBN

0763619310

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"This sequel to JUDY MOODY handily matches the original in zip and wit. . . . Even Judy could spell two words that describe both the plot and its heroine: f-r-e-s-h and f-u-n-n-y." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)

Everyone knows that Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and this time she’s in a jealous mood. Jealous of classmate Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper, just for winning a spelling bee. But when Judy Moody sets off in pursuit of her own fame and happiness, watch out! She is so determined, she just might find it - or will she merely become more infamous than ever?

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Looking for Fame in All the Wrong Places

November 28, 2005 (Updated: June 23, 2026)

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In this second book of the series, Judy Moody wishes she could be famous, like Queen Bee Jessica, winner of the Northern Virginia Spelling Bee. And when her brother sets up a "Moody Hall of Fame" on the refrigerator, she realizes she has nothing to contribute. It turns out everyone she knows was momentarily famous at some time--everyone except Judy. Judy sinks deep into gloom.

She gets inventive by displaying what she claims to be a cherry pit from George Washington's cherry tree (unfortunately, a little kid swallows that claim to fame). Next, she enters her cat into a pet trick contest. She thinks she'll win first prize with her cat-making-toast trick, but comes in second to a piano-playing chicken.

Judy keeps on trying, but fame continues to elude her. But when she meets a young heart transplant patient, Judy becomes famous in a most unexpected way.

This book continues the excellent tradition begun in the first book of the series, JUDY MOODY. It has a funny and true main character, lots of twists and turns in the plot, and a satisfying resolution--plus wonderful illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds. Highly recommended.

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