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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park

alejandrabecerra's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

thepaintedbookishgirl's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

3.0

A quick read to keep my numbers up. It’s been a long time since I’ve read Junior B Jones. I loved these when I was younger.

matiel72's review against another edition

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4.0

This book is one from my childhood and going back and rereading it was a great experience.

juliasilge's review against another edition

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3.0

My daughter is wrapping up this series and has found them appealing, funny, and entertaining. The main character is rather horrifyingly misbehaved (a la Eloise) but my daughter finds it quite fun and I'm OK with the narrative treatment of this kindergarten anti-hero. Another nice set of first chapter books for newly independent readers.

tiffanywang29's review against another edition

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4.0

So funny!

elizaed's review against another edition

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4.0

Very funny beginning chapter book. The grumpy kindergartener Junie B is a character that will appeal to many girls and boys too. Some incorrect grammar and not-really-so-bad bad words ("stupid" "hate" etc) but that is part of the charm. Looking forward to reading more of the series.

just_coriee's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Junie B. Jones is an icon

sleepysharon's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

As a kid, I DEVOURED these books. Y’all— I’m in my re-read nostalgic books era ✨✌🏻

lee_hillshire's review against another edition

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Somehow Park makes Junie B. both a super realistic smol childe, and endearing at the same time. A very delicate balance, especially for people who are child-exhausted (me, rn). But I still read this at work and enjoyed every moment.

ryceejo's review against another edition

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1.0

Am I a prude for not liking this?