Barbara Park (1947-2013) will be long remembered for the joy she has given young readers. Junie B. Jones is an iconic character, full of fun and spunk.
These books are great practice readers for those ready for chapter books (averaging about 66 to 80 pages), and they also make for good Read-alouds (usually under 30 minutes).
*Adults should note that the grammar that is used is awful. The book sounds like it was written by Kindergartener, and lots of moms find this annoying. The other thing you should know is that Junie's behavior is not exemplary. Kids love this because Junie gets to do things they don't. But again moms and dads can find this grating.
These books are great practice readers for those ready for chapter books (averaging about 66 to 80 pages), and they also make for good Read-alouds (usually under 30 minutes).
*Adults should note that the grammar that is used is awful. The book sounds like it was written by Kindergartener, and lots of moms find this annoying. The other thing you should know is that Junie's behavior is not exemplary. Kids love this because Junie gets to do things they don't. But again moms and dads can find this grating.
**all ratings from GoodReads
***This list feature the first 10 books in the series
3.85 avg rating — 8,955 ratings
Kindergarten
is kind of scary and Junie isn't thrilled with the bus. So when it
comes time to go home, she doesn't! (She hides in a closet and falls
asleep!)
Reading Information:
Word Count: 6,570
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 6324
Lexile: 380L
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business3.90 avg rating — 5,825 ratings
Junie
has a new baby brother. This means a lot of commotion, of course, but
things get crazy thought then she misunderstands her grandmother and
thinks that the baby is an actual monkey.
Word Count: 6,603
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 6323
Lexile: 410L
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Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth 3.90 avg rating — 5,640 ratings
Job
Day is coming! And Junie gets in trouble when she brags that she will
represent the best job in the world. Only problem is she doesn't know
what it is.
*This
book actually has a moral. Junie ends up going as a janitor after her
mother teaches her that no one should be looked down on because of their
job.
Word Count: 5,509
Accelerated Reader: 3.0 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 9266
Lexile: 420L
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying 3.95 avg rating — 4,777 ratings
Junie has sneaky feet that allow her to be a great spy. That, of course, gets her into trouble.
Word Count: 6,059
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 14676
Lexile: 410L
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake 3.91 avg rating — 4,650 ratings
Junie
wins a Cake Walk and things seem so wonderful as she chooses 'the
bestest cake'. When she gets it home though... it's a cake to end all
cakes. Yuck!
Word Count: 7,459
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 14678
Lexile: 400L
Junie B. Jones & That Meanie Jim's Birthday
3.90 avg rating — 3,634 ratings
Word Count: 8,103
Accelerated Reader: 2.8 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 14677
Lexile: 370L
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
3.97 avg rating — 4,869 ratings
Word Count: 6,030
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 12775
Lexile: 310L
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
3.90 avg rating — 4,629 ratings
Word Count: 6,009
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 17570
Lexile: 340L
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
3.93 avg rating — 3,926 ratings
Word Count: 5,434
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 17572
Lexile: 400L
Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
3.94 avg rating — 3,935 ratings
Word Count: 6,335
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 17571
Lexile: 380L
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