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by Barbara Park (Author), Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)
Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation
Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones It's time for the first-grade kickball tournament Only, here's the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can't play on the team. So now what? She definitely doesn't want to be a cheerleader. But wait Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show Then all eyes would be on her And she would be the star Hurray Hurray Junie B. . . . in the spotlight. What could possibly go wrong?USA Today
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."
Publishers Weekly
"Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun."
Kirkus Reviews
"Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud."
Time
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."
Front Jacket
Go Room One! It's time for the first-grade kickball tournament! Only, here's the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can't play on the team. So, now what? She "definitely doesn't want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her! And she would be the star! Hurray! Hurray! Junie B. . . . in the spotlight. What could" possibly go wrong?
"From the Hardcover edition.
Author Biography
BARBARA PARK (1947-2013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter she's given us and to millions of children.
