Judy Moody Declares Independence

Judy Moody #6

by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

When a visit to Boston spurs Judy's interest in Revolutionary heroes and heroines, she's soon on a quest for more independence in this hilarious new episode from Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds. Huzzah!

She, Judy Moody, would hereby, this day, make the Judy Moody Declaration of Independence. With alien rights and her own Purse of Happiness and everything.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Everyone knows that Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and now a visit to Boston has put our famous third grader in a revolutionary mood. When Judy meets an English girl named Tori at the Tea Party ship, she is gobsmacked to learn how many liberties her British friend enjoys — her very own phone, private loo, and pounds of allowance. When a day of cheerfully doing her chores doesn't earn Judy Moody more rights, and staging a revolt in the form of a tea-throwing Boston Tub Party has her dad reading the riot act, Judy is forced into temporary retreat. Who would guess that a real-life crisis involving her brother, Stink, would finally give Judy a chance to show her courageous quick thinking - -and prove her independence, once and for all?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Humor, School

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

"Sometimes I think I am Judy Moody," says Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody series, the Stink series, and THE SISTERS CLUB. "I'm certainly moody, like she is. Judy has a strong voice and always speaks up for herself. I like that."

For Megan McDonald, being able to speak up for herself wasn't always easy. She grew up as the youngest of five sisters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her father, an ironworker, was known to his coworkers as "Little Johnny the Storyteller." Every evening at dinner the McDonalds would gather to talk and tell stories, but Megan McDonald was barely able to get a word in edgewise. "I'm told I began to stutter," she says, leading her mother to give her a notebook so she could start "writing things down."


Critically acclaimed, the Judy Moody books have won numerous awards, ranging from a PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best Book of the Year to an International Reading Association Children's Choice. "Judy has taken on a life of her own," the author notes, with nearly 3 million Judy Moody books in print. Interestingly, the feisty third-grader is highly popular with boys and girls, making for a strong base of fans who are among Megan McDonald's strongest incentives to keep writing, along with "too many ideas and a little chocolate." And now -- by popular demand -- Judy Moody's little brother, Stink, gets his chance to star in his own adventures! Beginning with STINK: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING KID, three more stories, and his own encyclopedia, STINK-O-PEDIA, Stink's special style comes through loud and strong -- enhanced by a series of comic strips, drawn by Stink himself, which are sprinkled throughout the first book. About the need for a book all about Stink, Megan McDonald says, "Once, while I was visiting a class full of Judy Moody readers, the kids, many with spiked hair à la Judy's little brother, chanted, 'Stink! Stink! Stink! Stink! Stink!' as I entered the room. In that moment, I knew that Stink had to have a book all his own."


More recently, Megan McDonald has recalled some of her own childhood with the warmth, humor -- and squabbles -- of three spunky sisters in THE SISTERS CLUB.


Megan McDonald and her husband live in Sebastopol, California, with two dogs, two adopted horses, and fifteen wild turkeys that like to hang out on their back porch.

Reviews

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Star spangled bananas! This was a fun look at revolutionary history.

Judy and family take a trip to Boston. While there they walk the Freedom Trail and visit the site of the Boston Tea Party. Learning about folks from revolutionary times like Paul Revere, John Hancock, Ben Franklin, and Sybil Ludington inspires Judy to declare her independence from a few things.

Now that J. and I have finished reading this one together you know what time it is: Favorite Chapter Time. For J. is was "The Declaration of Un-Independence" in which Judy jumps on her bike to chase after the bus and rescue her brother Stink. For me it was "Sugar and Spies" when Judy visits the gift shop on the Boston Tea Party Ship and meets a British girl her age named Tori. It was extra fun to practice my British accent while reading that part.

Our next read is the 8th Judy Moody book: Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days. 🌏

[Yajaira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am reading Judy moody declares independent by Megan McDonald. 1:I predict that it's going to be about independent because the tital says independent day and I think that the main person is Judy moody. 2:why does she have a Christmas hat and a sun hat and one whith crazy hair?
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................something that happened in the story was about Judy moody and it was so interesting because it was about Independence Day and was also exided and thes a a girl that is rich and she makes a play about Sybill. And at the beging she looks fun

[Katie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Judy Moody makes a trip to Boston where she becomes fascinated with the Boston tea party and independence. She meets a girl,Tori, who is English and speaks with an accent. When Judy has to make the trip home she is in a bad mood. Judy decides she needs to create her own Declaration of Independence, with Judy Moody fredom. When she presents it to her parents, they are not fond of the idea. Judy's parents tell her she isn't responsible so she decides to make a point and show them and when that isn't enough, she will riot like the Patriots did. This book would be used when learning the revolutionary war and our independence.

[Adriana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Judy Moody Declares Independence actually taught me something! From my recollection, I've never heard of Sybil Ludington. I enjoyed Mood's trip to Boston and how she reenacted the Paul Revere Ride after an emergency situation needed her to. I thought it was brilliant that to show she was independent she started doing things around the house without being asked to. I could learn a thing or two from her. I didn't understand why she received an allowance though...

[Zymira Shorter · Rating 5 out of 5]

what i like about it i she is an nice and pretty girl and she always have sombody back she will never give up on us if she was real to be in our class to she would always have our back no matter what happen to each other

[Doug Glenning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book about being inspired to learn something new and how to apply it to yourself.

[Dee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okropna książka. Nie wiem czy to kwestia tłumaczenia czy stylu autorki, ale dialogi były okropne. Nienaturalne i wymuszone żarciki, które nie bawiły mnie ani dziecka. Czytałam ją bo córka wybrała sobie w bibliotece, ale po inne części nie sięgnę.

Myślałam, że to będzie fajne zaczerpnięcie z historii Stanów Zjednoczonych j to wszystko będzie miało sens i będzie przyjemne, a okazało się wielką klapą.

Mocno nie polecam!

[Kimiya Roudgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really needed a simple reminder of the old days. Immensely enjoyed this at 22.
I read these books when I was about 8 or 9 and I don't know how I missed this volume. I'm kind of glad that I did. It feels like it was meant to be read right now.

[Salma Salah]

Judy Moody went to Boston.She learned so much about declares independent and she saw the first signer for declares independence .Also she met a new friend,her new friend was British and her name was Tori .She live in london,but Judy lives in Virginia so they were too sad .Then Tori's mom said that they can be pen pals after Judy came back for Virginia she told all her class 3T about her exciting trip she didn't stop talking about this history and what's happened in Boston , even she talk about England and America.She got some sugar and tea packets from her pen pal Tori that loved collecting sugar and tea packets to write on them anything like silly sentences or jokes.At the end Judy and Tori were best friends ever.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked up this book to accompany my recent trip to Boston and to help out the teacher who recommended it. I traced Judy Moody's trip to Boston (although the rain made some pictures hard) in the hopes of putting together a Google Lit Trip for her students.

The first few chapters do an abbreviated -yet amusing review of some Freedom Trail highlights, from a family vaction perspective. Back home, Judy creates her own Declaration of Independence and uses the other lessons she learns as she tries to create her own revoltion. A cute story with some nice historical pieces for younger students!

[aarja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this is humorous!

For children who want to learn about the American Revolution, this can be used. Also, for independent-minded children, who look forward to getting independence!

After Judy learns about the American Revolution, she is in a Revolutionary mood. She wants independence from brushing her hair, not getting more allowance, having to do homework, etc.

Loved it! It's humorous and funny, quite good for all, I say. Happy reading!

[hazwani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how this particular series shows how much of a patriot Judy is! Although I am not an American born, however it gives me a little more knowledge on the background history of USA. It's brilliant! Never a disappointment

[Dalia Gomez · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this book is good because she tries to control her parents alot when she meets a friend in Boston and they keep sending each other things and sends judy some tea packets.

[oczami_ksiazkoholiczki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread

[Jen Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read with my daughter. We both enjoyed it!

[Melinda Keen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Judy sets off for some independence!!!! :)

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Judy Moody Declares Independence is a humorous and relatable book that follows the adventures of Judy Moody as she seeks independence from the rules set by her parents and her annoying little brother, Stink. The book is set after Judy's family returns from their trip to Boston, where she learns about the American Revolution and the concept of freedom and liberty.

Judy is determined to exercise her newfound independence and challenges her parents by asking for more freedom and responsibility. She wants to stay up later, read under the covers, and jump into the pool even if it's cold, just like a patriot in 1776. However, her parents are not convinced and offer her only a tiny raise in her lounge allowance.

As the story progresses, Judy learns valuable lessons about standing up for herself, being brave, and asking for what she wants. She also meets a girl named Tori, whose name Stink hilariously mistakes for a "Tory" (a supporter of British rule during the American Revolution).

The book is well-written, with engaging characters and witty dialogue. It's also filled with interesting historical facts and references, making it a great way to introduce young readers to the topic of the American Revolution. The illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds are also a delightful addition to the story.

Overall, Judy Moody Declares Independence is a fun book that teaches important lessons about independence, bravery, and standing up for oneself. It's perfect for young readers looking for a relatable and humorous story that also teaches them something new—highly recommended!

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[Nape · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, now I've read the 3rd and 6th book in this series for the English school I'm teaching at. (But reading it now was great timing, I guess. Happy Fourth!)

Anyway, Judy Moody Declares Independence doesn't need much context or background information to make sense. It's about a girl named Judy, who is moody. She has a brother named Stink, for some reason. And she gets into plenty of shenanigans. They all come about after she visits Boston and learns a little bit about how the dirty Americans won their independence.

I think this is probably a great teaching tool for facts and information about the American Revolution. Ya got Paul Revere, John Hancock and Thomas Jefferson. They even mention Sybil Ludington, who they refer to as "The Girl Paul Revere." (lol?) The first half of the book is a basic introduction to some important events, like the Declaration of Independence and the Boston Tea Party, and the second half is Judy mimicking all of these while being rebuffed by her parents because she isn't responsible enough. Thus, she must learn a lesson about responsibility and earn her independence.

Ta-da, I just wrote your book report for you.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Judy and her family take a trip to Boston to learn about America and their freedoms, Judy meets a girl named Tori from England. The two learn a lot about each other’s culture and this gets Judy’s mind turning. Judy wants more freedoms and independence; her parents on the other hand aren’t on board. Now she must prove to them that she can be independent. This novel dives deep into the mind a child growing up and realizing some of the freedoms that come with growing up. Learning to be your own person and become independent. It was a great novel to open kid’s eyes to the possibilities out there. McDonald did a perfect job with promoting strong female women of history to be Judy’s role model. The plot was quirky and fun, just as Judy is. It also showed a more mature side of her character, when it came to her brother. The characters are all really well created, and even the parents are done well because they are believable, and relatable. Overall, this was another great installment to the Moody series.

[Sharvari K · Rating 4 out of 5]

HELLO
JUST READ THIS BOOK CALLED AS JUDY MOODY- DECLARES INDEPENDENCE WHICH IS WRITTEN BY MEGAN McDONALD. THIS IS THE 6TH BOOKM OF THE SERIES JUDY MOODY.
IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU START READING JUDY MOODY FROM THE START OR NOT.
JUDY MOODY IS A GIRL [ MAYBE I SHOULD SAY A TOMBOY ] WHO LOVES ADVENTURE AND IS ALWAYS READY FOR THINGS.
JUDY MOODY LEFT VIRGINIA AND WENT TO A FAMILY TRIP TO BOSTON TO SEE THE INDEPENDENCE. THIS BOOK IS MORE EDUCATIONAL THAN ANY OF THE JUDY MOODY BOOKS I HAVE READ. SHE METS A GIRL THERE, WHO SHE BECAME PENPALS WITH. WHEN SHE RETURNS HOME, SHE SUDDENLY THINK SHE WANTS MORE ALLOWANCE. NOW, OF COURSE YOU CAN'T GET MORE ALLOWANCE BY YOUR PARENTS IF YOU DO NOTHING... SO SHE TRIES TO DO MANY THINGS AND SHE ALSO FALLS INTO FAILURE BUT SHE GETS UP BACK AGAIN.
YOU CAN GET THIS BOOK IN THE CORNERS OF YOUR LIBRARY OR IN A BOOKSTORE, OR SIMPLY ORDER IT ONLINE OR YOU CAN EVEN READ IT ONLINE ON AN APP CALLED AS AMAZON KINDLE.
THIS BOOK IS OK FOR 6-10 YEAR KIDS.
THANKS

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Judy Moody and her family go on a historical trip to Boston, where Judy meets a girl from England, Tori, who seems to have a lot more independence than Judy. I thought this one was okay, but although Judy's heart was in the right place in rescuing Stink, she should have just gone home and told her mom he didn't get off the bus. It's not really the safest for a third grader to be crossing busy intersections on her bike, and surely her mom could have driven the car and followed the bus, and everything would have turned out fine. But the parents were just like, "Yep, hey cool, you rescued your brother." I liked all the historical stuff, but also I don't think some of the actions of the colonists to gain freedom were right. And sometimes I think Judy has some thoughts that aren't right, but they're not necessarily fleshed out by the author as being not right. But my daughter loves the funny parts and she laughs a lot, and we have good discussions on whether what Judy is doing or saying is right or not, so I'm enjoying this series with her.

[BookWormBear · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this is the first Judy Moody book I’ve read and it will probably be the last.

I know enough about American history to know who the historical figures were that are discussed and so it would be a good way to discuss American Independence with a child not from there (I’d guess most American children would already know some of this from school).

For me though I feel there are some books that are written for children that can be read by anyone and there are some that are only really of interest to the children it is aimed at (and maybe there parents/caregivers) and those who have nostalgia from where they read it as a child, but as someone who is neither of those things it really didn’t hold much appeal.

That said the illustrations were good and I am sure it would be a good conversation starter about what was good and bad about Judy’s actions.

[Gina Clabo · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.7 stars. Loved this, so cute. I would recommend for all ages & all Americans to read- just to be reminded why we have freedom in the first place.. Judy had the mind to make her own Independence to her parents, her life and fight for just being a little more grown up after visiting Boston, exploring the Boston Tea Party, and all the activities learning about how America became a free Nation. This was fun to read, I will be reading it to my grandson who has picked this book for me to read alone just to see how it would be. He did good I liked it. Love the illustration by Peter H. Reynolds it just went perfect for the age group of the book and so many cute pictures as well. Enjoy this fast, fun read. Gina Clabo

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very American, as you would expect from the title and cover, I suppose.
For non-Americans, though, the names of a lot of the characters mentioned throughout the book would be unknown. Whilst I had heard of a few names like Paul Revere, their relevance in American history, and their exploits were completely unknown to me. That said, I think this book would be most suited to American kids who are raised knowing and hearing the character names throughout their childhood. As a result, this book is set out and designed in a very easily absorbed way for historical facts. The child readers would take in the characters and remember their historical relevance very easily via the Judy Moody series. In that sense, it is a very well thought out and presented book for imparting knowledge.

[Mary Havens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Juliette gave this book infinity stars, Jackson 1,000,000.
Juliette has been reading, or at least checking out and starting, many of these books but this was the first I’ve read. I enjoyed Judy’s enthusiasm and her interpretation of words (pursuit of happiness became purse of happiness). I didn’t like how she kept referring to herself - “I, Judy Moody, took a dump” or whatnot (yeah, I’m tired so here comes the sarcasm).
Every time she said “Rare!” I was like “Gretchen, fetch is not happening.”
Still, super short and fun to read. I’d be up for reading more if Juliette is going to stick with these as her choices.

[Morning Dew · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very cool book I think because kids or young adult like me get a history lesson delivered with humor, as Judy petitions for her own freedoms, such as more allowance. Such a fun book.

In the beginning of this book, I don't like with how Judy treats her brother, Stink. Lol however; you will see what would Judy did for her brother in the middle of the story. I love their love and hate relationship :))

I am from Indonesia and because of this book I know a little bit about the history of Boston Tea Party, and people's behind America: The declaration of independence.

[Tilápia frita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorava esse livro quando era mais nova, mas eu nunca entendi direito a história da independência, gostava bastante da parte do chá e das meninas serem amigas de correspondência. Lendo agora depois de anos esse livro continua sendo muito divertido, adoro os desenhos, um dos meus aspectos favoritos de Judy Moody. Ela sempre foi meio chatinha e rabugenta, só que quando eu era criança eu não via nada disso, os pais dela são meio ruins, adoro o arco de personagem dela de ser independente e ir salvar o irmão no ônibus, acho um absurdo eles ganharem uma mesada de centavos, é mesma coisa que nada.

[Gmr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Judy is all about getting to do what she wants, but when things don't go her way after a trip to good old Boston Harbor, well let's just say that she throws a tea party of her own. Does it result in extra rights, freedoms, or personal liberties? Not exactly...but it does help her see that working for those rights she feels entitled to is GOOD thing...and anything worth having is worth the effort.


**copy received for review

[AKK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this is humorous!

For children who want to learn about the American Revolution, this can be used. Also, for independent-minded children, who look forward to getting independence!

After Judy learns about the American Revolution, she is in a Revolutionary mood. She wants independence from brushing her hair, not getting more allowance, having to do homework, etc.

Loved it! It's humorous and funny, quite good for all, I say. Happy reading!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Judy Moody book is amazing despite the series being a bit generic. Judy Moody goes to Boston and get obsessed with American independence. So when she meets a little British tourist girl named Tori, she is upset and disgusted. This one is one of the best Judy Moody books because she’s in a political mood, and those moods are rarely represented despite being common in smart kids like Judy. I highly approve of this book.