  | Jo Jo Makoons : the super-scary sleepover (Jo Jo Makoons) Author: Quigley, Dawn | |
| Price: $15.44 | ||
Summary:
Spunky Ojibwe first grader Jo Jo Makoons knows a lot about bravery and boldness. Her cat, Mimi, is very brave when she tries new foods, and Teacher is very bold when he wears his ugly ties to school. When Jo Jo is invited to her very first friend sleepover, it's her turn to be courageous!
| Illustrator: | Audibert, Tara |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Booklist (11/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 2–4—Seven-year-old JoJo is back in another adventure on the fictional Ojibwe reservation where she lives with her family and friends. Jojo has been invited to her very first friend sleepover party and despite some nerves, is determined to muster her courage and face her fears. Full of JoJo's funny and honest outlook on the world, and her charming circle of family and friends, this latest story is sure to please fans of the series. Full-color illustrations are featured throughout, along with a glossary of Michif and Ojibwe words and a note from the author and series editor (Cynthia Leitich Smith) giving context to their Ojibwe community and the theme of the story. VERDICT Recommended where other books in the series circulate well. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 11/01/2025 Vivacious first-grader Jo Jo Makoons returns in the latest installment of the eponymous series, bringing her enthusiasm, emotion, and culture into a story about fear. It’s Jo Jo’s first sleepover, and she's feeling nervous because it's her first night sleeping away from Mama, Kokum, and beloved cat Mimi, but also because the party is celebrating her not-so-friendly classmate, Brie. Her fears only grow when a friend tells her that puppets steal children's eyes in the night; that thought follows her all the way to Brie's house. Readers who love the chaos of Junie B. Jones and the innocence of Amelia Bedelia will enjoy Jo Jo's guileless humor. Quigley seamlessly incorporates Ojibwe and Michif language throughout the story, and consistent, matter-of-fact cultural content will resonate with cultural insiders. Audibert's eye-catching spot illustrations of series regulars and Jo Jo's expressive faces help bolster the understanding. A glossary of Ojibwe and Michif words used in the story provides helpful pronunciation and definition guides. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
