Boo. . .and I Mean It! (Junie B., First Grader, 24)

Park, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0375928065 ISBN 13: 9780375928062

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books, 2004

Synopsis

“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man

Carve out family time for this Halloween read with the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones!

It's Halloween! With over 50 million books in print, 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 over 20 years! In the 24th Junie B. Jones book, Junie B. is afraid to go trick-or-treating. 'Cause what if witches and monsters are really real? And what if pumpkins with sharp teeth can eat your feet? And don't even get her started on the candy corn problem. So how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy this scary holiday?

"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." --USA TODAY

"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." --Time Magazine

About this title

About the Author

BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, “I’ve never been sure whether Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her imperfections…or because of them. But either way, she’s gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.”

Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!

Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.

From the Back Cover

Halloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a “Halloweenie” adventure with the world’s funniest first grader!

“Despite Junie B.’s ascent to the rigors of first grade, Park’s feisty, funny heroine retains her trademark use of language, mirthful malapropisms, and essential larger-than-life personality.”—Kirkus Reviews

“First grade offers a whole year of exciting possibilities for Junie B. . . . As always, Park is in touch with what kids know and how they feel.”—School Library Journal


From the Hardcover edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0375928065
• ISBN 13: 9780375928062
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Brunkus Denise
• Number of pages: 86