Author: Barbara Park
Publishing: Random House Books for Young Readers
Number of Pages: 96 pages
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Summary: This story is about a young girl, Junie B., who just moved into first grade. At first she is rather excited but then she ends up getting really nervous about school. When she goes in for her first day she sees that her old best friend from kindergarten is in her class. She gets very excited but she finds out that her old friend no longer wants to be her best friend anymore so Junie B. gets kind of sad about that. As school progresses Junie B. seems to have a hard time with school and the teacher discovers that Junie B. needs glasses. Once Junie B. gets glasses she is kind of nervous for everyone at school to see her in them. When everyone does finally find out she has glasses though, she finds that it really isn’t even that bad to have glasses; it’s actually kind of fun.
My Reaction to the Book: I really loved this book! I have always loved to read Junie B. Jones books—I love how they are written from Junie’s point of view because it really makes the story and dialogue quite hilarious. It’s a very funny book.
Potential Problems: There are a couple different problems with this book; one, Junie B. sometimes uses some mean words like stupid and dumb, and two, there might be some conflict with the fact that Junie makes a big deal out of wearing glasses.
Recommendations: I would recommend this book to anyone. Junie B. Jones books are great to help children realize that reading is actually really fun and entertaining. They are hilarious and can make anyone laugh. These books are very fun and great for children.
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