Judy Moody Gets Famous!

Trial and error is used as a motif in Judy Moody Gets Famous! to emphasize Judy’s Persistence and the Art of Standing Up Again. Judy’s goal of becoming famous sends her on a journey of trial and error and failed attempts at fame, but she never gives up no matter how many times things go wrong. Judy’s first attempt at fame is to learn how to spell every word in the dictionary, but she gets stuck after “aardwolf” and realizes that spelling just isn’t her strong suit. Next, Judy attempts to fool people into believing she has a famous cherry pit, but the cherry pit gets eaten almost immediately, teaching Judy that dishonesty may not be the most effective way to find recognition. Judy then employs the help of her friends to break a world record and ends up injuring Frank, which shows her that she should consider others, rather than just herself. Finally, Judy succeeds when she utilizes her own strengths and interests to help the children at the local hospital. After several unsuccessful attempts, Judy discovers that she can make a difference in a significant way. Through this process of trial and error, Judy matures and grows as a person, while also discovering something about herself.