Books › Mr Stink
Mr Stink
290 pages
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sharing a mischievous secret with a friend who always knows how to make you laugh. It moves at a brisk, energetic clip, propelled by an irreverent narrative voice that delights in the gross, the absurd, and the delightfully twisted. Yet, beneath the layers of grime and bodily humor lies a surprisingly tender atmosphere. The mood shifts effortlessly from cheeky rebellion to genuine warmth as it explores the loneliness of feeling misunderstood within your own family. The prose is playful and exaggerated, perfectly capturing the satirical edge of classic children's literature. It is a deeply comforting, laugh-out-loud experience that will thoroughly charm young readers who love rooting for the underdog and outsmarting ridiculous adults.
- Mood
- heartwarming
- whimsical
- uplifting
- mischievous
- Tone
- irreverent
- satirical
- touching
- cheeky
- humorous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unlikely friendships · looking past appearances · family dysfunction · the true meaning of home · kindness and empathy
- The writing
- Playful, exaggerated, and highly conversational, using comedic repetition and direct addresses to keep the reader giggling.
- The arc
- Moves from laugh-out-loud gross-out comedy to a surprisingly poignant exploration of loneliness and acceptance.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who delight in bodily humor, rebellious antics, and stories where children outsmart ridiculous adults.
Content notes
- homelessness
- bullying
- family tension
- mild gross-out humor
About the book
The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children by David Walliams.Mr. Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well...Chloe sees Mr. Stink every day, but she's never spoken to him. Which isn't surprising, because he's a tramp, and he stinks. But there's more to Mr. Stink than meets the eye (or nose) and before she knows it, Chloe has an unusual new friend hiding in her garden shed. As Chloe struggles to keep Mr. Stink a secret, and her dad tries to hide a secret of his own, the stage is set for an epic family confrontation. But there's one other person with an extraordinary secret – Mr. Stink himself...
Description from Open Library.
Books like Mr Stink
See why they match
Bad DadDavid WalliamsA high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.
The Boy in the DressDavid WalliamsA cheeky, big-hearted romp about the liberating power of wearing exactly what you want, even if it surprises everyone.
Diary of a Wimpy KidJeff KinneyA hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky SneakersMegan McDonaldA gleefully gross and energetic romp that celebrates the messy, smelly side of scientific curiosity.
Horrid Henry's UnderpantsSimon, Francesca; Ross, Tony & Miranda RichardsonA gleefully chaotic romp through the mind of a delightfully unapologetic troublemaker.
Danny, The Champion of the WorldRoald DahlA cozy, conspiratorial celebration of a father and son teaming up to outsmart a wealthy bully.