Skippyjon Jones

Here is the book that launched a thousand chimichangoes - the first in the best-selling series about the rambunctious Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty boy with the overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, the great sword fighter, who can do anything. Like saving a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them.

Join Skippyjon Jones on his first great adventure. He's fearless, he's fun, he gets the job done - yes, indeed-o.

Author: Judy Schachner
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
Published: 09/01/2003
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Series: Skippyjon Jones
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780525471349
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 76674 / Skippyjon Jones


Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Winner
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Ladybug Picture Book Award - Winner
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Winner
Award: Monarch Award - Second Place


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2003 pg. 1078
School Library Journal 01/01/2004 pg. 106
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 60 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 60 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

About the Author

Best known for her Skippyjon Jones series, Judy Schachner has illustrated many of her own stories including Sarabella's Thinking Cap; Dewey Bob; The Grannyman and its companion book, Bits & Pieces. A #1 New York Times bestseller, Skippyjon Jones was also awarded the first E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Judy is known for her spirited readings of the series.