Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection
Megan McDonald
Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Books 1-3
by Megan McDonald
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Stink is not just any little brother—he's a super-incredible kid with wild ideas and a huge brain packed with fun facts. From shrinking adventures to jawbreaker challenges and the world’s worst stinky sneakers, his hilarious antics prove that being yourself is the coolest superpower. Get ready to laugh out loud because Stink’s stories are anything but ordinary!
Quick Assessment
This collection features three humorous stories starring Stink, the younger brother of Judy Moody, who embarks on quirky adventures filled with curiosity and creativity. Suitable for ages 9-12, these books encourage a love of reading through lighthearted family dynamics and playful problem-solving. The content is age-appropriate with no notable issues, making it a great choice for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection 12C
Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection is written at a Level 8 reading level across 416 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Stink : the Super-Incredible Collection explores family, siblings, humor, juvenile fiction, and readers — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, siblings, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780763662653
- Pages
- 416
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction