Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider (Stink #12)

by Megan McDonald (Author) Peter H Reynolds (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Stink

Stink's spider phobia spurs his sister, Judy, and friend Webster to try some desensitization techniques--until a real-life encounter takes them by surprise--in a hilarious episode offering a bonus origami activity.

Creepy! Crawly! Criminy!

Everyone knows that Stink is bonkers about most scientific things. But there's one exception: dangle a spider in front of him and he goes berserk! Stink is so freaked out by spiders that he can't read about them. He can't look at them. He can't think about them. And he for-sure can't touch them! Stink has arachnophobia (a fear of spiders), and he has it bad. But when a hairy backyard emergency arises, Stink is forced to face his fear--and eight beady eyes--head-on. Will he manage to tame the heebie-jeebies, or will he remain stuck in his web of terror? Arachno-fans will love the comics sprinkled throughout with facts about spiders as well as a hands-on origami challenge.

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Kirkus

Newcomers will be able to slide in with ease; there's no extensive backstory here to wade through--just some quirky kids dealing with a common fear. The reading level is pitched to those just beginning to dip their toes in the chapter-book pool...More of the same, but here that's a good thing.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3--Stink returns in a creepy, crawly tarantula tale. One day while out in the yard, Stink is startled by a gigantic, menacing, pink-toed spider. Stink immediately runs inside. At first his family members do not believe him--whoever heard of a spider with pink toes? Luckily Stink's friend Webster, a spider expert, is available for consultation. Realizing that the pink-toed spider must be an escaped tarantula embarking on a wild adventure, the pair endeavor to overcome Stink's arachnophobia and stage a daring spider rescue. Stink is a completely endearing character. Many readers will relate to his calculation that slugs, bugs, and worms are all acceptable creatures for a yard, but spiders are much too creepy. Brave Stink is determined to overcome his fear of spiders. The accessible text is perfect for young readers and uses frequently repeated words and phrases. Short chapters delineate the story and provide an opportunity for Reynolds to showcase his marvelous and goofy illustrations. VERDICT Hand this to fans of the "Stink" series or any spider-loving early reader. Recommended for purchase.--Laken Hottle, Providence Community Lib.

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Review quotes

Newcomers will be able to slide in with ease; there's no extensive backstory here to wade through—just some quirky kids dealing with a common fear. The reading level is pitched to those just beginning to dip their toes in the chapter-book pool...More of the same, but here that's a good thing.
—Kirkus Reviews

The accessible text is perfect for young readers and uses frequently repeated words and phrases. Short chapters delineate the story and provide an opportunity for Reynolds to showcase his marvelous and goofy illustrations. Hand this to fans of the "Stink" series or any spider-loving early reader.
—School Library Journal
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781536213881
Lexile Measure
490
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date
September 07, 2021
Series
Stink
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002140 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Brothers and sisters
Spiders
Fear in children
Phobias

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