Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Frui ( Junie B. Jones) (Paperback) by Barbara Park

About the Book

Junie, a spunky, sometimes exasperating kindergartener, looks forward to winning lots of prizes at the school carnival, but a fruit cake was not exactly what she had in mind.

Book Synopsis

"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." --Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man

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 Kindergartner--Junie B. Jones! It's Carnival Night, and Lucille has already won a box of fluffy cupcakes with sprinkles on them. But when Junie B. wins the Cake Walk, she chooses the bestest cake of all--the one wrapped in sparkly aluminum foil. How was she to know it was a lethal weapon?

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."

Review Quotes

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

From Publisher' Weekly
Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun.

From 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.

From Booklist
Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set.

From Time magazine:
Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.

From School Library Journal
Park is truly a funny writer. Although Junie B. is a kindergartner, she's sure to make middle graders laugh out loud.

About The Author

BARBARA PARK (1947-2013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter she's given us and to millions of children.