Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Written by Barbara Park · Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

Book #1 in the Junie B. Jones series

A young girl navigates her first day of kindergarten and the challenges that come with it

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69 pages· 6,696 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 380L
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Bookroo's summary

Junie B. Jones faces her first day of kindergarten with trepidation. The school bus looms large, and the 'meanies' aboard make her anxious. When the day ends, Junie B. decides not to go home, leading to an unexpected adventure. Will she find the courage to face her fears and navigate the challenges of school life? Join Junie B. as she hilariously discovers the ups and downs of being a kindergartner, where honesty and humor are her best allies. Dive into a world where every day is a new, laugh-out-loud experience.

From the publisher

Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Remember when it was scary to go to school? In the first Junie B. Jones book, it’s Junie B.’s first day and she doesn’t know anything. She’s so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it’s time to go home, she doesn’t.

At a glance
Format
Pages
69
Words
6,696
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
380L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~K
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6324
Publication
Published
July 28, 1992
First published
July 1, 1992
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679826422
LCCN
91051104
OCLC
45218888

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