Junie B. Jones #5: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake

"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."

Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/19/1995
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 7.58h x 5.15w x 0.26d
ISBN: 9780679866947
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 14678 / Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/15/1995 pg. 705

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.