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Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) — Content Guide for Parents

By Barbara ParkRandom House Books for Young Readers1998-12-15ISBN 978067999130480 pages
Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones!

Junie B. Jones has a pet day problem! 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 12th Junie B. Jones book, there's going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. Like maybe a jar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or—could it be—something even better?

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

Publisher's 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 Magazine:
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative involves Junie B. Jones navigating social challenges and considering unusual pets for a school event, which does not include any violent actions. No scary content in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on Junie B.'s antics and challenges rather than frightening themes.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative involves Junie B. Jones navigating social challenges and considering unusual pets for a school event, which does not include any violent actions.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on Junie B.'s antics and challenges rather than frightening themes.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The search results indicate that the series features a diverse cast but do not discuss race as a central theme.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have profanity?

    No profanity found in the book. The reviews indicate that while Junie B. may be described as strong-willed, there is no mention of offensive language.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not mention any sexual themes or inappropriate content.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have gender roles?

    The book features a strong female protagonist, Junie B. Jones, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on her humorous experiences rather than gender expectations.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Junie B. Jones 12, Library Binding) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on general reviews and descriptions of the series without mentioning any LGBTQ+ content.

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