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I grew up in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. It was a small town surrounded by farmland . . . the kind of town where you greet people by name on Main Street. It was only an hour’s drive to the ocean. So every summer we spent family vacations on Long Beach Island. My brother and I would ride the waves during the day and play miniature golf at night. It’s the kind of idyllic memory that stays in your head long after you’ve grown up and moved away.
After graduating from high school and spending two years at Rider University, I... Read More
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Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: December 21, 1999
Price: $4.99
It's a mushy gushy mystery!
Hurray! February 14—Valentime's Day, as June B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: December 21, 1999
Price: $4.99
It's a mushy gushy mystery!
Hurray! February 14—Valentime's Day, as June B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2003
Price: $4.99
Yikes . . . It’s a looth tooth!
One of Junie B. Jones’s top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what’s all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2003
Price: $4.99
Yikes . . . It’s a looth tooth!
One of Junie B. Jones’s top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what’s all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is... Read more >
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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: July 28, 1992
Price: $4.99
Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: July 28, 1992
Price: $4.99
Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't. Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: February 16, 1993
Price: $4.99
It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: February 16, 1993
Price: $4.99
It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha!
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: May 8, 2007
Price: $4.99
It’s a week in “Pair-o-Dice!”
Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha! Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. ’Cause what if your airplane is full... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: May 8, 2007
Price: $4.99
It’s a week in “Pair-o-Dice!”
Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha! Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. ’Cause what if your airplane is full... Read more >
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Top-Secret, Personal Beeswax:A Journal by Junie B. (and me!)
Format: Non-traditional book, 128 pages
On Sale: February 25, 2003
Price: $11.95
Wowie, wow, wow! It’s Junie B. Jones’s top-secret, personal beeswax! This hilarious companion to the best-selling series features Junie’s own original writings along with drawings, stickers, and lots of blank pages with creative prompts designed to get kids drawing and writing about their own top-secret, personal beeswax. Kids will love getting... Read more >
Format: Non-traditional book, 128 pages
On Sale: February 25, 2003
Price: $11.95
Wowie, wow, wow! It’s Junie B. Jones’s top-secret, personal beeswax! This hilarious companion to the best-selling series features Junie’s own original writings along with drawings, stickers, and lots of blank pages with creative prompts designed to get kids drawing and writing about their own top-secret, personal beeswax. Kids will love getting... Read more >
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Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 14, 1996
Price: $4.99
Guess who's not invited?
That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday -- except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to It's a Small World After All in Disneyland? Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 14, 1996
Price: $4.99
Guess who's not invited?
That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday -- except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to It's a Small World After All in Disneyland? Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones Is (almost) a Flower Girl
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 25, 1999
Price: $4.99
Junie B. is a very grown-up little lady. So how come everyone treats her like a baby? It's not fair. But Junie B. knows just how to fix the situation. Her aunt Flo is getting married. What a perfect chance for Junie B. to show everyone how grown-up she is! Too... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 25, 1999
Price: $4.99
Junie B. is a very grown-up little lady. So how come everyone treats her like a baby? It's not fair. But Junie B. knows just how to fix the situation. Her aunt Flo is getting married. What a perfect chance for Junie B. to show everyone how grown-up she is! Too... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 16, 1998
Price: $4.99
What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what! And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on her way to... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 16, 1998
Price: $4.99
What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what! And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on her way to... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 16, 1997
Price: $4.99
Junie B. is spending the night!
Lucille is having a sleepover party -- at her richie nanna's big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can't wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna's is sure to be a dream come true!' Cause what could possibly... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 16, 1997
Price: $4.99
Junie B. is spending the night!
Lucille is having a sleepover party -- at her richie nanna's big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can't wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna's is sure to be a dream come true!' Cause what could possibly... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 24, 1997
Price: $4.99
There's no such thing as monsters. Mother and Daddy even said so. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.'s pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right -- what if she really does have a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, the... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 24, 1997
Price: $4.99
There's no such thing as monsters. Mother and Daddy even said so. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.'s pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right -- what if she really does have a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, the... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 24, 1994
Price: $4.99
Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble! Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 24, 1994
Price: $4.99
Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble! Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: August 24, 1993
Price: $4.99
Sometimes life is P.U.
Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: August 24, 1993
Price: $4.99
Sometimes life is P.U.
Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader (at last!)
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: August 20, 2002
Price: $4.99
A Junie B. Jones Book, #18
Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year!
Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant. ’Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: August 20, 2002
Price: $4.99
A Junie B. Jones Book, #18
Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year!
Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant. ’Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the... Read more >
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Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 24, 1997
Price: $4.99
A terrible thing happened to Junie B. Jones! And it's called -- someone took her new black furry mittens! And they kept them! They didn't even put them in the Lost and Found at school. So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen on the floor, she should be allowed to... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 24, 1997
Price: $4.99
A terrible thing happened to Junie B. Jones! And it's called -- someone took her new black furry mittens! And they kept them! They didn't even put them in the Lost and Found at school. So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen on the floor, she should be allowed to... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2004
Price: $4.99
Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It’s just plain wrong!But what about copying someone else’s homework? That’s not cheating, right? ’Cause homework isn’t even a test! And speaking of
tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn’t even ask... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2004
Price: $4.99
Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It’s just plain wrong!But what about copying someone else’s homework? That’s not cheating, right? ’Cause homework isn’t even a test! And speaking of
tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn’t even ask... Read more >
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Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2003
Price: $4.99
A Junie B. Jones Book, #19
Something very wonderful is happening to Junie B. Jones. And it’s called—hurray, hurray!—she’s getting to be a professional lunch lady! And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows?... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2003
Price: $4.99
A Junie B. Jones Book, #19
Something very wonderful is happening to Junie B. Jones. And it’s called—hurray, hurray!—she’s getting to be a professional lunch lady! And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows?... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 19, 1995
Price: $4.99
"I'm the bestest winner in the world!"
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 19, 1995
Price: $4.99
"I'm the bestest winner in the world!"
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School
Format: Non-traditional book, 120 pages
On Sale: July 14, 2009
Price: $12.99
Junie B. Jones is back and better than ever
with a must-have Survival Guide!
Hello, school children! Hello! Hello! It’s me . . . Junie B., First Grader!
I have been going to school for over one-and-a-half entire years now. And I have learned a jillion things that will help you survive at that... Read more >
Format: Non-traditional book, 120 pages
On Sale: July 14, 2009
Price: $12.99
Junie B. Jones is back and better than ever
with a must-have Survival Guide!
Hello, school children! Hello! Hello! It’s me . . . Junie B., First Grader!
I have been going to school for over one-and-a-half entire years now. And I have learned a jillion things that will help you survive at that... Read more >
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Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: October 29, 1996
Price: $4.99
There's a new boy in kindergarten, and guess what? He's the handsomest guy Junie B. has ever seen. She and Lucille and that Grace all want him for a boyfriend. Only, he thinks Junie B. is a nutball. Just 'cause she couldn't stop laughing and rolling. So how is she supposed... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: October 29, 1996
Price: $4.99
There's a new boy in kindergarten, and guess what? He's the handsomest guy Junie B. has ever seen. She and Lucille and that Grace all want him for a boyfriend. Only, he thinks Junie B. is a nutball. Just 'cause she couldn't stop laughing and rolling. So how is she supposed... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 13, 2009
Price: $4.99
It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza!
Lucille is having an Easter Egg Hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille's heated indoor swimming pool! Only, here is the problem. How did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 13, 2009
Price: $4.99
It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza!
Lucille is having an Easter Egg Hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille's heated indoor swimming pool! Only, here is the problem. How did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 8, 2001
Price: $4.99
It's kindergarten graduation!
All the children in Room Nine are excited when they get their bright white graduation gowns. Mrs. says to keep them in their boxes until the big day. But Junie B. Jones just can't help herself. Then—uh-oh!—an accident happens! Can Junie B. find a way to fix things? Or... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 8, 2001
Price: $4.99
It's kindergarten graduation!
All the children in Room Nine are excited when they get their bright white graduation gowns. Mrs. says to keep them in their boxes until the big day. But Junie B. Jones just can't help herself. Then—uh-oh!—an accident happens! Can Junie B. find a way to fix things? Or... Read more >
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Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: November 17, 1998
Price: $4.99
Junie B. Jones has a pet day problem! There's going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: November 17, 1998
Price: $4.99
Junie B. Jones has a pet day problem! There's going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2005
Price: $4.99
Ship Ahoy!
Room One is putting on a play. And guess what? It’s about explorers looking for the New World! And there’s ships and sea captains and everything! Plus here’s the bestest news of all—Junie B. Jones thinks she might be the star of the whole entire production! Only, sailing the ocean... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2005
Price: $4.99
Ship Ahoy!
Room One is putting on a play. And guess what? It’s about explorers looking for the New World! And there’s ships and sea captains and everything! Plus here’s the bestest news of all—Junie B. Jones thinks she might be the star of the whole entire production! Only, sailing the ocean... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook and a
hardcover library binding.
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Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $4.99
It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate.
Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $4.99
It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate.
Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret... Read more >
