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A review by chaosisafriend
Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked by Barbara Park
4.0
As a parent, I don't especially like Junie B. Jones. She's obnoxious, has poor grammar, and uses words like stupid - a bad word in our house. These are all the same reasons my first grader loves her! He's a bit of a reluctant reader so if Junie B. gets him excited about reading, then I'm willing to tolerate her.
Shipwrecked sneaks in quite a few facts about Christopher Columbus and his voyage to America. Children won't have any idea that they are actually learning because the story is entertaining and funny. Since this book is for first graders, it doesn't go into the ethical issues associated with Columbus's journey, like imperialism and genocide. It actually doesn't say anything about what happened after Columbus landed - the focus is entirely on the voyage.
If your child is a Junie B. Jones fan, he or she will definitely enjoy this book.
Shipwrecked sneaks in quite a few facts about Christopher Columbus and his voyage to America. Children won't have any idea that they are actually learning because the story is entertaining and funny. Since this book is for first graders, it doesn't go into the ethical issues associated with Columbus's journey, like imperialism and genocide. It actually doesn't say anything about what happened after Columbus landed - the focus is entirely on the voyage.
If your child is a Junie B. Jones fan, he or she will definitely enjoy this book.