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Overview

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? Pretty soon she could be the boss of the whole entire lunch operation!

Junie, an outspoken, sometimes exasperating, first grader is thrilled when she is told she can help out in the school cafeteria.

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Who'd ever want to be a lunch lady? Junie B. Jones, that's who! In Barbara Park's chapter book starring that spunky first-grader, a hairnet-wearing, apron-sporting Junie B. is helping take care of the cafeteria and serving up lots of laughs.

When Junie B. hears that bought lunches are better than brought lunches, she's not thrilled to be carrying her new lunch box. But her dismay turns to elation when she learns that Mrs. Gutzman, her favorite kindergarten snack bringer, is a worker in the school's cafeteria. Junie quickly finds herself recruited for kitchen duty, and she gears herself up for the new responsibilities and uniform. Yet when her classmates jab her about not being a legit lunch worker, she ends up creating a scene that kills their appetites and gets her job revoked. After a little time on the class "stinkle" list, Junie finally gets to be Boss of Cookies when Mrs. Gutzman asks her to help pass out some sugary snacks.

Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones is as clever and feisty as ever. A great read for any kid wanting to find out what's behind the lunchroom door, Boss of Lunch will have everyone giggling out loud and nodding their head at Junie B.'s exuberance and embarrassment. Adults will also appreciate this series because it encourages the younger set to read longer chapter books on their own. Junie B. Jones knows how to dish out the fun! (Matt Warner)

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Several popular series and protagonists continue in new titles. The titular heroine joins her favorite cafeteria lady, Mrs. Gutzman, by donning apron, mitts and a hair net, but things go a little haywire behind the lunch counter in Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus, the latest installment in the bestselling series. (May) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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Children's Literature
In the nineteenth entry in the "Junie B. Jones" series, Junie has moved on to first grade and is keeping a journal. Several entries are included in the text, along with a blue ribbon bookmark. Junie loves her new lunchbox and can't keep from opening it, which occasions a class argument about which is better, "bought" or "brought" lunch. When Junie discovers that a beloved aide from kindergarten is now working in the cafeteria, she is able, somewhat improbably but never mind, to help out behind the counter. She gets her own hairnet, plastic "mitts," and a chance to lord it over her classmates, which she does, calling the lunch of the day "tuna noodle stinkle." That makes her lose her job. Fans of the irrepressible and precocious six-year-old will lap up this morsel, but it, like a cheese doodle, lacks much substance or nutritional value. 2002, Random House,
— Susan Hepler
School Library Journal
Gr 1-3-Junie B. is excited because she has a brand-new lunch box. She can't resist sneaking peeks in it during class and is caught by her teacher. The child instigates a discussion about why brought lunches are better than bought lunches and sums it all up by saying, "'Cause brought lunches are made special by our very own mothers!" Later that day at lunch, she sees a cafeteria worker who used to bring milk and cookies to Junie B.'s kindergarten class, and asks why her class doesn't get them this year. The woman explains that first graders get cookies when they buy their lunch. Junie B. convinces Mrs. Gutzman to let her be a helper in the cafeteria where she thinks that she'll be the boss and get to eat as many cookies as she wants. This cleverly written beginning chapter book is as funny as ever and young readers will laugh with the child as she learns that working in a cafeteria isn't just about eating cookies. A few black-and-white drawings in each chapter capture the confident little girl and her many adventures.-Kristin de Lacoste, South Regional Public Library, Pembroke Pines, FL Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Junie is adjusting to the new world of first grade, where she is learning to follow rules and settle down-at least a little bit. She has a new lunchbox and she just cannot keep her hands off of it. Mr. Scary, her teacher, has exhorted her to leave it alone until lunchtime, even if she is extolling the virtues of a homemade lunch. "'Cause brought lunches are made special by our very own mothers!" May, the prissy, perfect girl who loves to annoy Junie is more than happy to tattle on her or to point out the virtues of the cafeteria lunch. "All school lunches have to be delicious and nutritious. It's a rule." Junie is left with her sandwich while the children all choose a cafeteria hoagie. Well, rules are made to be broken and no one can break them quite like Junie B. She ends up as a lunch helper, fancying herself as being in charge of the kitchen, despite her mother's gentle admonition: "A helper is not the boss." Though she loves her job as the napkin arranger and sink sponger, she is cut down to size when she is asked to greet the older kids. Park's particular gift is her ability to have Junie, the narrator, add interesting vocabulary and phrases to her speech. She really seems older than the Junie in the kindergarten books, more real, and more sympathetic. Who couldn't relate to the little girl who wants to help but somehow manages to call the lunch "Tuna Noodle Stinkle" and compounds the mistake by screeching it at the top of her lungs? Hooray for Junie and hooray for the grown-ups in her life who accept her, loud mouth and all.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780375802942
  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • Publication date: 5/13/2003
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Edition number: 4
  • Pages: 77
  • Sales rank: 57,421
  • Age range: 6 - 9 Years
  • Series: Junie B. Jones Series , #19
  • Product dimensions: 5.25 (w) x 7.58 (h) x 0.37 (d)

Meet the Author

Barbara Park
Barbara Park
Barbara Park is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. Her Junie B. Jones books are consistently on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Her middle-grade novels, which include Skinnybones, The Kid in the Red Jacket, My Mother Got Married (and Other Disasters), and Mick Harte Was Here, have won over 40 children’s book awards. Ms. Park holds a B.S. in education from the University of Alabama. She has two grown sons and lives with her husband, Richard, in Scottsdale, AZ.

From the Hardcover edition.

    1. Hometown:
      Scottsdale, Arizona
    1. Date of Birth:
      April 21, 1947
    2. Place of Birth:
      Mt. Holly, New Jersey
    1. Education:
      B.S., University of Alabama, 1969
    2. Website:
      http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 2011

    Awesome book.

    I love how this book is FUN for kids.it shows them that sometimes u can let loose. You can sometimes use bad grammer and look outside the world of jobs.luv it!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2010

    Super Cute & Funny

    Purchased this book for my first grade daughter. Her teacher has been reading the Junie B. Jones series to the class. They are full of humor and make my daughter laugh. She can read them to herself or sometimes we read them together.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2008

    Worst book of its series.

    The book Junie B. Jones Boss of Lunch is an overall terrible book. This is because Junie uses improper grammar. Perhaps younger children will talk like her and not get very far in their academic studies. But the biggest problem in this story is how Junie B. Jones becomes a lunch lady and trys to convince every other girl in her school to do it too. I feel this is telling you there is not much possibilities in our careers which there really are.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 25, 2002

    I liked this book!

    "Boss of Lunch" was a great book. I highly recommend this book for readers from ages 5-7. In it, Junie B. gets a chance to work "behind the counter" with her favorite cookie-bringer Mrs. Gutzman. It is very funny. Junie B. strikes again!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 8, 2002

    great lunchtime humor!

    Brings back the grade-school lunch memories. An enjoyable read. I read this book with my hubby and 6-yr old...we laughed together. Junie B. Jones gets so excitied to help Gladys Gutzman in the cafeteria. My only question is.... where is Meanie Jim??? I miss reading about him.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 1, 2012

    I love Junie ,B.

    Junie ,B is so fun and funny.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 11, 2012

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    Best junnie b. Book EVER!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2012

    Lovebook

    Cool!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 9, 2012

    Huxdc

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2011

    I love haters$

    Wow love this book haters dont but dats ard

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 7, 2011

    Hehe

    Junie b is so funny

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  • Posted August 28, 2011

    Junie B. Jones

    I thought this book would be stupid but when i read it it was halarious!

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  • Posted August 25, 2011

    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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  • Posted August 16, 2011

    Hate to eat JUNIE B food she is so funny she could of put a sock in there but hey IT SOUND OK

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 15, 2011

    Cool

    Its good

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  • Posted May 8, 2010

    A good book for young readers

    I didn't know anything about this series until one of my granddaughters started reading it. Now Junie B. is a favorite of my other granddaughters and I enjoy adding to their collections.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 21, 2004

    Junie B. Boss of Lunch

    My favorite character in this book is Junie B. because she is funny in the story when she yelled at her friend.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 14, 2003

    It was cute!!

    I thought that this book was really cute! Even though it's lower than my level I love reading them! Really funny too!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 21, 2003

    junie b. jones

    the first grader books are one of a kind!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 4, 2003

    boss of luch

    i have this book now and i read it the other day and wow was it so good i bought it at a book fair my school had one day and boy its a graet book!

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