Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants — 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! Junie B. has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It’s just plain wrong! But what about copying someone else’s homework? That’s not cheating, right? ’Cause homework isn’t even a test! And speaking of tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn’t even ask for? Sharing definitely isn’t cheating . . . is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it?
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 #21: Cheater Pants appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes a scene where Junie B. Jones calls a character a 'big, fat, pinhead,' which leads to a fight. This represents a mild form of conflict but is not graphic or severe. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is lighthearted and focuses on the humorous challenges of childhood.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have violence?
The book includes a scene where Junie B. Jones calls a character a 'big, fat, pinhead,' which leads to a fight. This represents a mild form of conflict but is not graphic or severe.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is lighthearted and focuses on the humorous challenges of childhood.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The search results indicate that the series follows Junie B. Jones navigating social challenges without focusing on racial issues.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The character uses incorrect grammar for humorous effect, but there are no instances of swearing or inappropriate language.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism related to climate issues.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on childhood experiences and does not include any sexual themes.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have gender roles?
The book features a strong-willed female protagonist, Junie B. Jones, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on her personal experiences rather than gender dynamics.
Does Junie B. Jones #21: Cheater Pants have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results focus on general information about the Junie B. Jones series and do not mention any LGBTQ+ content.
