Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
By:  Barbara Park
Illustrated By:  Denise Brunkus
Book Series
Random House Inc.
Copyright 1994

                                              Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

     Junie B. loves to spy in this book. As all Junie B. books, the story is told in the first person. She begins by boasting about how good of a spier she is. However, Junie B's spying gets her into trouble when she spies on her teacher, Mrs., at the grocery store. This is when she sees Mrs. eating some grapes before buying them. Junie B. knows that this is stealing, so she has a very difficult time trying to keep the secret to herself so Mrs. won't go to jail.
     At the end of the book Mrs. and Junie B. have a talk about what Junie B. saw. It is during their talk that the moral of the story is revealed. If you are not sure if what you are doing is wrong, you should ask someone before doing it. For example, Mrs. should have asked the grocery clerk if it is ok that she may sample some grapes before she buys them.
     I liked this book because it was funny the way Junie B. tried so hard to keep her secret in. I really like the Junie B. Jones book series because they make me laugh. Since they are told in the first person of a kindergartener, the language that is used will make anyone laugh out loud. I also find it excellent the Barbara Parks begins each book with a short introduction to who Junie B. and the characters are. This allows you to pick up any one of the books to read , even if it was not next in the series.