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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.Tags
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This book is a fiction chapter book that would be a good read for students who already have some experience reading chapter books. Students who like science and fiction might enjoy this book. The story is made-up, but the content is factual. Students who struggle with informational text might enjoy this book if they like science. There are also detailed pictures in the text, which could help with comprehension. This book might not work very well with an actual science unit, but is still a great way for students to start reading about science.
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. Book #5
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Megan McDonald was born February 28, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She grew up in the 1960s the youngest of five girls - which later became the inspiration of the Sister's Club. She attended Oberlin College and received a B.A. in English, then she went on to receive a Library Science degree at Pittsburgh University in 1986. Before becoming a show more full-time writer, McDonald had a variety of jobs working in libraries, bookstores, museums, and even as a park ranger.She was children's librarian, working at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Minneapolis Public Library and Adams Memorial Library in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. She has received various awards for her storytelling including a Judy Blume Contemporary Fiction Award, a Children's Choice Book award, and a Keystone State Award among others. McDonald has also written many picture books for younger children and continues to write. Her most recent work was the "Julie Albright" series of books for the American public. She currently resides in Sebastopol, California with her husband and pets. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Stink: Solar System Superhero
- Original publication date
- 2010
- People/Characters
- Stink Moody; Judy Moody; Mrs. D.; Skunk; Sophie; Webster (show all 7); Riley Rottenberger
- Important places
- Virginia, USA
- Dedication
- For Luke and Cash --M.M.
To my brother, Andy Reynolds --P.H.R. - First words
- Flub! Flop! Flunk!
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Beep, beep!
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