School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Judy Moody is a huge fan of super sleuth Nancy Drew, and in this latest installment (Candlewick, 2010) of Megan McDonalds's series, Judy solves three mysteries, Nancy Drew style. Calling herself, "Drewdy" Moody, Judy easily discovers that her brother Stink is behind the mystery of her stolen candy. When her teacher's glasses go missing, Judy assumes they've been stolen and is right on the case, only to discover that the glasses were merely misplaced. Finally, when Officer Kopp's dog, Mr. Chips, mysteriously vanishes, Judy, with the help of her brother Stink and a few friends, finds herself with another mystery to solve. Kate Forbes provides a distinct voice for each character. Fans of the series and budding mystery readers alike will enjoy this episode.-Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Nancy Drew fanatic Judy Moody is eager to tackle a real-life mystery. When Officer Kopp's canine partner goes missing, Judy's imagination runs wild: perhaps he was dognapped for a diamond collar he might be (but probably isn't) wearing. Judy and her friends find clues everywhere and eventually recover the pup. The breathless story, with engaging illustrations, will entertain Judy's fans. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Judy Moody is a Nancy Drew fan, so she is thrilled when it seems mysteries are all around her. First she figures out who stole her candy, but that's Stink, of course. Then she locates her teacher's glasses, though they weren't exactly stolen. But when Mr. Chips, a police pup, goes missing, she has a real case on her hands. Kids who know the Nancy Drew books will enjoy this even more, as many Drewisms are sprinkled throughout. Mysteries and Moody, a winning combination.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2010 Booklist
