7 must-read juvenile books like Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider by Megan McDonald

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Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

By: Megan McDonald

4.28

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Stink’s spider phobia spurs his sister, Judy, and friend Webster to try some desensitization techni…

If you liked the juvenile plot in Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider by Megan McDonald , here is a list of 7 books like this:

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1. The Stonekeeper's Curse (Amulet, #2)

By: Kazu Kibuishi

4.43

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

In this thrilling sequel to AMULET #1: THE STONEKEEPER, Emily and her brother Navin head for Kanali… read more

Similar categories in Kazu Kibuishi's The Stonekeeper's Curse (Amulet, #2) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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2. Darkstalker (Wings of Fire: Legends, #1)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.48

Format: 356 pages, Hardcover

Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning... of the end. In the … read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's Darkstalker (Wings of Fire: Legends, #1) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, #8) by Tui T. Sutherland

3. Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, #8)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.50

Format: 260 pages, Kindle Edition

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophe… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, #8) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"It was strange to realize that a dragon who couldn't be hurt on the outside could have so many ragged holes on the inside."

-Tui T. Sutherland, Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, #8)

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4. Winter Turning (Wings of Fire, #7)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.48

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Daring mission... or deadly mistake?Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family hi… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's Winter Turning (Wings of Fire, #7) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"Because happiness is not where I am . . . it's who I'm with."

-Tui T. Sutherland, Winter Turning (Wings of Fire, #7)

"I was only half a dragon before I met you, and I would be even less if I lost you now."

-Tui T. Sutherland, Winter Turning (Wings of Fire, #7)

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5. Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire, #10)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.56

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

An ancient evil, a terrible prophecy -- and five dragonets who could save the world...Don't miss th… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire, #10) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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6. Talons of Power (Wings of Fire, #9)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.52

Format: 336 pages, Kindle Edition

The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dar… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's Talons of Power (Wings of Fire, #9) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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7. The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire, #11)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.46

Format: None pages, None

For centuries there have been rumors of another continent on the dragons' planet -- another land fa… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire, #11) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"How funny it feels to know you so well when there are so many of you I’m never going to meet. I see you all the time, especially when I’m just on the edge of falling asleep."

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire, #11)

"Your futures are full of joy. What a miracle it is to be a dragon, alive right now and part of this wonderful world. Do you ever stop to think about that? About what an odd and lucky thing it is to b…"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire, #11)

"She thought about that for a moment. He liked the way she stopped and thought carefully about the things he said. Most dragons already had their ideas settled in their heads; if they paused to think …"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire, #11)

8. Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?

By: Lincoln Peirce

3.47

Format: 288 pages,

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9. The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire, #12)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.48

Format: 286 pages, Hardcover

Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even … read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire, #12) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"But this new fear was like termites in her skull, much more constant and present and squirming through all of her thoughts."

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire, #12)

"I'm at full rage all the time. It can't get worse." "All the time?" Blue said wonderingly. "Really? Don't you get tired?" "Yes," she growled. "And that makes me furious, too."

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire, #12)

"Cricket wanted the world to feel more like a book: Here is a question, so here is an answer. Here are the mysteries of the universe; now here is everything you want to know about them."

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire, #12)

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10. Superbad (The Bad Guys #8)

By: Aaron Blabey

4.38

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

The Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They … read more

Similar categories in Aaron Blabey's Superbad (The Bad Guys #8) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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11. InvestiGators (InvestiGators, #1)

By: John Patrick Green

4.25

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

MANGO and BRASH are the INVESTIGATORS:sewer-loving agents of S.U.I.T.* and scourge of supervillains… read more

Similar categories in John Patrick Green's InvestiGators (InvestiGators, #1) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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12. The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire, #13)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.40

Format: 336 pages, Kindle Edition

Some secrets are deadly. It's no secret that Sundew wants to destroy the HiveWings. It's her lif… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire, #13) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Dangerous Gift (Wings of Fire, #14) by Tui T. Sutherland

13. The Dangerous Gift (Wings of Fire, #14)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.47

Format: 316 pages, Hardcover

The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues! Snowfall didn't expect to be queen of the Ic… read more

Similar categories in Tui T. Sutherland's The Dangerous Gift (Wings of Fire, #14) book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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14. Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins

By: Lincoln Peirce

4.59

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

A 2023 Children's Book Council Children's Favorite Winner! In this series of hilarious Big Nate co… read more

Similar categories in Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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15. Big Nate: In Your Face!

By: Lincoln Peirce

4.60

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!Like a sudden soccer ball to the gut, this t… read more

Similar categories in Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate: In Your Face! book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework by Lincoln Peirce

16. Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

By: Lincoln Peirce

4.56

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!Middle school is back in session and so is t… read more

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  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
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17. Big Nate: Aloha!

By: Lincoln Peirce

4.52

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!Aloha can mean hello or goodbye—which makes … read more

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  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Dragonslayer (Wings of Fire: Legends, #2) by Tui T. Sutherland

18. Dragonslayer (Wings of Fire: Legends, #2)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.52

Format: 512 pages, Hardcover

This special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time t… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Big Nate: Nailed It! by Lincoln Peirce

19. Big Nate: Nailed It!

By: Lincoln Peirce

4.54

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

Sixth grader Nate Wright is on a roll in this new collection of comics featuring Big Nate! You can’… read more

Similar categories in Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate: Nailed It! book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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20. Big Nate Goes Bananas!

By: Lincoln Peirce

4.56

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer baseball, beach trips, and…overrip… read more

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  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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21. Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

By: Megan McDonald

4.28

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Stink’s spider phobia spurs his sister, Judy, and friend Webster to try some desensitization techni… read more

Similar categories in Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider book and Megan McDonald's Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider

  • science
  • childrens
  • humor
  • middle grade
  • realistic fiction
  • juvenile

20 must-read childrens books like Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider by Megan McDonald

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The Stonekeeper's Curse (Amulet, #2)

Kazu Kibuishi

4.43

Transform Your Habits

Darkstalker (Wings of Fire: Legends, #1)

Tui T. Sutherland

4.48

Transform Your Habits

Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, #8)

Tui T. Sutherland

4.50

Transform Your Habits

Winter Turning (Wings of Fire, #7)

Tui T. Sutherland

4.48

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17 Best fiction books like Big Nate: Nailed It! by Lincoln Peirce

Transform Your Habits

Big Shot (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #16)

Jeff Kinney

4.21

Transform Your Habits

Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers (Cat Kid Comic Club, #5)

Dav Pilkey

4.59

Transform Your Habits

No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #18)

Jeff Kinney

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Diper Överlöde (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #17)

Jeff Kinney

4.08

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