One-Man Band
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004 · Est. 1.5 hour read

One-Man Band

By Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)

Book #22 in the Junie B. Jones series

A young girl navigates the challenges of first grade and learns to find her place in the world.

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87 pages· 7,745 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest first grader, faces a dilemma when a hurt toe keeps her from the kickball tournament. Unwilling to cheerlead, she eyes a starring role in Sheldon’s halftime show. Will the spotlight bring her the fame she craves, or will chaos ensue? Join Junie B. as she navigates the ups and downs of first-grade fame, where every misstep could lead to hilarity. Can she turn her setback into a show-stopping moment, or will her plans unravel in unexpected ways?

From the publisher

Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! It’s time for the first-grade kickball tournament! Only, here’s the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can’t play on the team. So now what? She definitely doesn’t want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she could be in Sheldon’s halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her! And she would be the star! Hurray! Hurray! Junie B. . . . in the spotlight. What could possibly go wrong?

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Format
Pages
87
Words
7,745
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about friendshipBooks about perseveranceBooks about childhood
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
73514
Publication
Published
December 28, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375825361

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