Books like Stink

Stink by Megan McDonald reads as humorous, lighthearted. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Novels (Ramona and Her Mother / Ramona Forever / Ramona Quimby, Age 8 / Ramona's World)

Beverly Cleary · 2002

Both explore growing-up & imagination

82% genome match

Clementine

Sara Pennypacker · 2006

Both explore friendship & imagination

73% genome match

Bunnicula

Deborah Howe · 1979

Both explore friendship & imagination

71% genome match

Quattro topi nella giungla nera

Elisabetta Dami · 2003

Both explore friendship

70% genome match

The adventures of Super Diaper Baby

Dav Pilkey · 2002

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Tales from a Not-so-talented Pop Star (Dork Diaries #3)

Rachel Renée Russell · 2008

Both explore friendship & self-acceptance

65% genome match

Big Nate flips out

Lincoln Peirce · 2013

Both explore friendship

66% genome match

Flat Stanley

Jeff Brown · 1964

Both explore imagination & friendship

66% genome match

Freckle Juice

Judy Blume · 1971

Both explore self-acceptance

65% genome match

Gooney Bird is so absurd

Lois Lowry · 2008

Both explore friendship & imagination

70% genome match

The Golly Sisters Go West

Betsy Cromer Byars · 1985

Same ya feel

68% genome match

Big Nate Genius Mode

Lincoln Pierce · 2013

Both explore friendship

64% genome match