When Stink discovers that Pluto has been downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet, he launches a campaign in his classroom to restore its status to that of a full-fledged member of the solar system.
This book, from "Anatomy of Stink" to "Zzzzz's," is a collection of nose-wrinkling facts about things that stink, flush, and slime, presented by Judy Moody's encyclopedia-reading little brother.
In Acton, Oregon, sisters Alex, Stevie, and Joey take turns telling about their lives, including auditioning for the same part in the school musical, baking contest-worthy cupcakes, and becoming obsessed with "Little Women.".
While older sister Alex is trying to orchestrate a perfect first kiss with her heartthrob and younger sister Joey prefers frogs to boys, Stevie Reel wonders if she is ready for a boyfriend while being pursued by a new boy in her class.
When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the spirit of college life.
Judy Moody is getting all excited about Christmas except that her brother Stink is hoping for snow; however, it hasn't snowed in Virginia for over a hundred years.