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llythia's review
4.0
The kiddo read it to me this time around and it's absolutely delightful hearing this book read in a little kid voice!
tyler_j's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a spirited 7 year old on her Ojibwe reservation. This book is educational, funny, and sweet all at the same time. And it has cute pictures.
libraryrobin's review
3.0
A young Native girl navigates her way through friendships, school, and home, proudly sharing her Ojibwa language and culture. She's a bit quirky but lots of fun to read.
Chapter book for emergent readers. Excellent cultural information included in a cute story.
Chapter book for emergent readers. Excellent cultural information included in a cute story.
wanderingbookwormsf's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
writteninblue's review against another edition
5.0
For first grader Jo Jo Makoons Azure, a young Ojibwe girl, life can be pretty perplexing sometimes. Like why does her cat, aka her best friend, refuse to talk to her before she leaves for school? Why does Teacher insist that couch and touch don’t rhyme? Why does her best friend abandon her to sit with a bunch of other kids and then leave an empty space at the table? Oh. Ohhhhh.
Jo Jo is a lovable protagonist who is unintentionally very funny and also tries very hard to be a good friend (sometimes being friendly is easier than other times, though). Readers will laugh, cheer, and relate to her.
Jo Jo is a lovable protagonist who is unintentionally very funny and also tries very hard to be a good friend (sometimes being friendly is easier than other times, though). Readers will laugh, cheer, and relate to her.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
4.0
Jo Jo is an endearing kid on interesting kid adventures, and this book is spot on for early chapterbook readers. The use of the Ojibwe language throughout adds to the book's appeal and it's great to see a book set on a Reservation that celebrates the culture without getting stuck in larger politics or history. Politics, history, culture -- those things are important when you're old enough to understand them. Jo Jo's learning other lessons, and keeping us laughing with her while she does. I loved the illustrations, too!
Advanced reader's copy provided by Edelweiss.
Advanced reader's copy provided by Edelweiss.
lkstrohecker's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes