In the novel Judy Moody, Judy Moody changes as the plot develops.

In the beginning of the book, Judy Moody was excited because it was her first day of school. Next in the rising action, she meets a boy named Stink who influences her to spy on people, which causes her to start lying. Subsequently in the climax, Judy Moody goes to her friends house named Jessica, her mom calls her saying where is she at, and finally she gets in major trouble. Ultimately in the falling action and resolution, Judy Moody learns her lesson, but by not listening to her parents Judy Moody became moody.