waterviolite's review
3.0
This own voices book is remeniscent of Fancy Nancy and Amelia Bedelia. Jo Jo, a first grader who lives on an Ojibwe reservation, is getting ready for her aunt's wedding in Wisconsin by trying to learn how to be fancy. She tries hard, but much of the book's humor comes from her misunderstanding situations or trying to be helpful in ways that others find baffling.
readingwithkaitlyn's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
kaloughl's review
5.0
I adored the first Jo Jo Makoons and this sequel was just as cute! I love Jo Jo's wide eyed impressions of the world and her casual observations of it.
sarahward's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
library_kb's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was another great addition to the JoJo Makoons series--in this book, JoJo is trying to figure out what it means to be fancy before her Aunt gets married. In true JoJo form, she puts her own spin on things, sometimes to the confusion or frustration of the others around her. The end message of the book is that being fancy starts on the inside, and being helpful can be the best way to be fancy. Definitely a recommended series for 2nd-3rd grade!
mezzythedragon's review against another edition
4.0
“Fun is eating food, not just talking about it.” — Jo Jo
dovedovington's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
earldizon's review
4.0
Jo Jo Makoons is a great character to read about because you never know what kind of scrapes she'll get into even though she's just trying to be helpful. I really enjoyed the wrong readings of different body language she encountered throughout the book.
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