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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
H gives it 10 stars. She said it's funny and exciting!
This was one of my favourite books when I was younger. Barbara Park captured the voice/thought process of a child so well, and the book is hilarious! Even now, in my twenties, I still enjoy reading this series because it is so funny.
I have seen among other reviewers some complaints that Junie B. is not a good role model for kids, for a variety of reasons. Her choice of language (especially "hate" and "stupid") is one of the main complaints, however I think it is perfectly appropriate. If I recall correctly, Junie B. is often reprimanded for using these words, which makes it clear that they are not nice. Parents and teachers could also choose to engage the children in a discussion about the language, if they are concerned.
The same goes for worries that kids will start copying Junie B.'s behaviour. When I first read the books, I was about the same age as Junie B. was and I never even considered acting like her. I think we should give children a little more credit than that. If adults are really concerned, they could talk to their children about what else Junie B. could have done instead. In fact, I think most of the books in the series emphasize that by showing how much trouble she gets in, and how easily the problem could be resolved by talking to the adults.
All in all, this is an excellent and hilarious series, and well worth reading. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus is the perfect example of the series -- funny, interesting, and something that children her age could identify with. While we might not all hide out in the art closet to avoid the bus, I'm sure there are many kids that feel like they should.
I have seen among other reviewers some complaints that Junie B. is not a good role model for kids, for a variety of reasons. Her choice of language (especially "hate" and "stupid") is one of the main complaints, however I think it is perfectly appropriate. If I recall correctly, Junie B. is often reprimanded for using these words, which makes it clear that they are not nice. Parents and teachers could also choose to engage the children in a discussion about the language, if they are concerned.
The same goes for worries that kids will start copying Junie B.'s behaviour. When I first read the books, I was about the same age as Junie B. was and I never even considered acting like her. I think we should give children a little more credit than that. If adults are really concerned, they could talk to their children about what else Junie B. could have done instead. In fact, I think most of the books in the series emphasize that by showing how much trouble she gets in, and how easily the problem could be resolved by talking to the adults.
All in all, this is an excellent and hilarious series, and well worth reading. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus is the perfect example of the series -- funny, interesting, and something that children her age could identify with. While we might not all hide out in the art closet to avoid the bus, I'm sure there are many kids that feel like they should.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read these books when I was like 5 or 6 or something and loved them that’s all I can say because I remember nothing about them but I liked the
First book read to my daughter ElaFaye. She did NOT want to read these books and she ended up loving it. I like that the author is writing in first person from the little girl's perspective.
My kindergartner loved this book. The illustrations are perfect and the dialogue is straight from any 5 year old's mouth. As a parent I could do with a little less of the word stupid, but as I just said, straight from any 5 year old.
Junie B Jones is an absolute icon and a legend, and Barbara Park is such a brilliant writer.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes