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Books like Mr Stink
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mr Stink.
- heartwarming
- whimsical
- uplifting
- mischievous
- 01
Bad Dad
David Walliams
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.
- 02
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
A cheeky, big-hearted romp about the liberating power of wearing exactly what you want, even if it surprises everyone.
- 03
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 04
Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
Megan McDonald
A gleefully gross and energetic romp that celebrates the messy, smelly side of scientific curiosity.
- 05
Horrid Henry's Underpants
Simon, Francesca; Ross, Tony & Miranda Richardson
A gleefully chaotic romp through the mind of a delightfully unapologetic troublemaker.
- 06
Danny, The Champion of the World
Roald Dahl
A cozy, conspiratorial celebration of a father and son teaming up to outsmart a wealthy bully.
- 07
The Worst Thing About My Sister
Jacqueline Wilson
A chaotic, heartwarming exploration of what happens when polar-opposite siblings are forced into a shared space.
- 08
The Lottie Project
Jacqueline Wilson
A witty, voice-driven exploration of messy family changes, anchored by a fiercely relatable protagonist who uses history to make sense of her present.
- 09
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Sue Townsend
A masterclass in deadpan cringe comedy that perfectly captures the agonizing, self-important delusion of being thirteen.
- 10
Skellig
David Almond
A quiet, dusty miracle hidden in a crumbling garage that transforms fear into wonder.
- 11
The Bad Beginning
Lemony Snicket
A delightfully dreary romp where clever children must rely entirely on themselves to survive the sheer incompetence of the adult world.
- 12
I stink!
Kate McMullan
A loud, proud, and delightfully gross celebration of the messy work that keeps a city running.
