Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes

Written by Eva Chen · Illustrated by Derek Desierto

Part of the Juno Valentine series

A magical room of shoes leads Juno on adventures through time and space.

5.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 525 ratings

32 pages· 299 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Juno Valentine loses her favorite shoes and stumbles upon a magical room filled with footwear from history's iconic women. As she steps into each pair, Juno embarks on thrilling adventures, meeting figures like Frida Kahlo and Cleopatra. Through these journeys, she discovers the power of her own shoes and the adventures they hold. Will Juno find her way back to her own path, or will she be forever enchanted by the allure of these legendary shoes? Join Juno in a tale of self-discovery and empowerment, where every step is a new adventure.

From the publisher

Juno Valentine’s favorite shoes don’t light up. They don’t have wheels. They are, to be perfectly honest, the tiniest bit boring. But they’re still her favorite muddy-puddle-jumping, everyday-is-an-adventure shoes. One day, when they go missing, Juno discovers something amazing: a magical room filled with every kind of shoe she could possibly imagine! Juno embarks on an epic journey through time and space, stepping into the shoes of female icons from Frida Kahlo and Cleopatra to Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. Each pair of shoes Juno tries brings a brand new adventure—and a step towards understanding that her very own shoes might be the best shoes of all. Parents and children alike will adore Instagram superstar Eva Chen’s precocious debut picture book—a story that’s equal parts fashion fairy-tale and guide to girl power—and fall in love with the brilliantly spirited Juno Valentine.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 299
Reading age: 4–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD560L

Themes & topics

Books about self-discovery Books about shoes Books about girl power Books about trying new things Books about girls and women

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What readers & critics say

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5.8

“This book is a wonderful mix of fashion, imagination, and being yourself! The reference to famous and influential women throughout history in a fun and playful way is a fun inclusion and adds great substance.”

Marmee

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6.0

“A brilliant way of displaying important women for young readers to enjoy.”

The Notorious RAD

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