Wanting to win a blue ribbon at the Third-Grade Breakfast Bash, Frank Pearl has three shots at a prize, and with the support of Judy Moody as well as his amazing yo-yo trick, there's no way Frank can miss out on a trophy this time.

As Hurricane Elmer hits, Judy, Stink, and the entire Moody clan hunker down and ride out the storm, but when the power goes out, Grandma Lou proposes some activities to pass the time in the dark.