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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, Bk 1)
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Book Type: Unknown Binding
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Author:
Book Type: Unknown Binding
55
Review Date: 6/8/2013
Junie B. Jones is very funny and I found myself laughing frequently as I read it. However, I was uncomfortable reading it to my daughter because there were so many aspects that I do not want her imitating. The bad grammar was the least worrisome. Junie B. also has a pretty bad potty mouth (in my opinion anyway) and the kids are mean to each other regularly. They call each other names and say they hate each other. When I read it to my daughter, I corrected the grammar and censored the bad language but even then, Junie B. is no role model.
Review Date: 11/13/2012
Discusses such concepts as belief, science, imperialism, love, and community with Pratchett's trademark humor. Some of what happens is not quite believable, but I am under the impression that was intentional. Pratchett has a unique and highly entertaining style of applying unlikely and humorous events to get your attention while he illustrates his philosophies.
This story is about an island boy whose village is destroyed by a tsunami during his coming-of-age ritual, leaving him as the only survivor until he meets a shipwrecked English girl and eventually, survivors from other islands. His world is turned upside down, having lost everyone he knew. He finds relief from his grief in helping the other survivors, and in keeping his nation alive.
This story is about an island boy whose village is destroyed by a tsunami during his coming-of-age ritual, leaving him as the only survivor until he meets a shipwrecked English girl and eventually, survivors from other islands. His world is turned upside down, having lost everyone he knew. He finds relief from his grief in helping the other survivors, and in keeping his nation alive.
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