Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Library Binding)

by Barbara Park (Author), Denise Brunkus (Illustrator) "Hurray! Hurray! It came! It finally came!..." (more)
Key Phrases: plastic mitts, lunch maker, hair net, Room One, Junie Jones, Gladys Gutzman (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
The irrepressible Junie B.--room 9's most boisterous first grader nonpareil--has returned for another adventure, this time around as a hair-netted, plastic-mitted "helper" in the school cafeteria. (Her dad wisely guesses where this one's going: "A helper doesn't make things more difficult, Junie B. A helper makes things easier. Okay?") The 19th installment in this spunky series begins with much ado over the cultural implications of bought and brought lunches and the exciting arrival of a shiny new lunch box. ("Come, Herb! Come, Lennie and José! It's time for you to watch me eat out of my new lunch box!") But events quickly eclipse such trifles, as Junie B. runs into good ol' Mrs. Gutzman again, her "snack lady" from way back in kindergarten. ("That woman was a gem, I tell you.")

You might start feeling like Junie B.'s getting a little too irrepressible in her old age. But then again, maybe you've just had a long day (like Junie B.'s dad, presumably). Whatever the case, Barbara Park still rules the school with her likeable beginning chapter-book series, and you can bet Junie B. will be back for more, even after her lunch box loses its luster. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Publishers Weekly
Several popular series and protagonists continue in new titles. The titular heroine joins her favorite cafeteria lady, Mrs. Gutzman, by donning apron, mitts and a hair net, but things go a little haywire behind the lunch counter in Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus, the latest installment in the bestselling series.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375915176
• ISBN-13: 978-0375915178
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #979,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's GREAT!, July 20, 2002

A Kid's Review

I am a 7 year old who loves to read. I have read all of the Junie B. Jones books and I love them. I waited along time to read this book and it was worth the wait. Barbara Park has done it again. Junie B. Jones is now in first grade and is just as silly as ever.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Junie B is back, June 24, 2002

By	Angela Pearce "[e-mail]" (Springville, Utah USA) - See all my reviews

I am a librarian and love the Junie B Jones Books. This one is funny as Junie B. takes a sack lunch but everyone else gets school lunch. I found Boss of Lunch funny in parts but did not have me rolling as the first Junie B. stories did. Still has some funny lines and the kids are sure to relate to her feelings about lunch time and school lunch. I did like Mrs. Gutzman and how she interacts with Junie B. If you have the rest of Junie B. you need this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Junie B. Jones - Boss of Lunch, October 11, 2004

By	Andrea Cain (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch (Junie B. Jones, No. 19) (Paperback)

Junie B.'s antics begin with a "bought lunch" versus "brought lunch" debate against her classmate May. During lunch that day, Junie B. realizes that her old friend from Kindergarten snack-time, Gladys Gutzman, works in the kitchen of her school cafeteria. Disregarding school rules, Junie B. leaves her lunch table and runs to the kitchen yelling for "Mrs. Gladys Gutzman." Mrs. Gutzman and Mr. Scary, Junie B.'s first grade teacher, make a deal with Junie B. If she can follow the rules for the remainder of the day, she can be a special cafeteria helper complete with "'quipment" (apron, hairnet, mitts). This begins Junie B.'s dream-come-true adventure as "Boss of Lunch."

I recommend this classic Junie B. story that will make children of all ages laugh out loud. As a first grade teacher, I could relate to many of the situations in this book. I have had to settle "brought lunch" versus "bought lunch" debates before they ended in hurt feelings. I have also rewarded students with time spent with our cafeteria workers and plastic mitts. I read Junie B. books to my first graders, who adore her and relate to her experiences. I use Junie B.'s mistakes (both with grammar and behavior)as a teaching tool to discuss correct/incorrect grammar and right/wrong decisions. I will add this book to my collection and will use this book in my classroom because it will continue to keep my students interested in reading.