Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!
Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! Something very wonderful is happening to Junie B. And it’s called—hurray, hurray!—she’s getting to be a professional lunch lady! And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows? Pretty soon she could be the boss of the whole entire lunch operation!
USA Today:
“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”
Publishers Weekly:
“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”
Kirkus Reviews:
“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”
Time:
“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
Frequently asked questions
Is Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story involves minor mishaps typical of childhood experiences, but does not include any physical violence or harm between characters. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on the everyday adventures of a first grader, which are not frightening.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story involves minor mishaps typical of childhood experiences, but does not include any physical violence or harm between characters.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on the everyday adventures of a first grader, which are not frightening.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The narrative centers around Junie B.'s experiences in school and does not include any religious practices or themes.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The focus is on Junie B.'s personal experiences and challenges rather than on racial dynamics or issues.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The character's humorous use of incorrect grammar is noted, but this does not constitute profanity.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. Although one source mentions mild to moderate sexual tension, it does not specify any explicit content occurring in the text itself.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have gender roles?
The book features a strong-willed female protagonist, Junie B., who aspires to take on roles traditionally associated with women, such as a lunch lady. However, it does not deeply critique or promote specific gender roles, focusing instead on her humorous adventures.
Does Junie B. Jones #19: Boss of Lunch have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The series focuses on the humorous adventures of a young girl navigating school life.
