Jo Jo Makoons: The Super-Scary Sleepover

An American Indian Youth Literature Award Honoree

There’s no “brave” without “afraid”! Jo Jo is back to face her fears, in her own special way, in the fifth book in the beloved Jo Jo Makoons chapter book series.

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! Only she’s not quite sure how. Especially when scary puppets and dolls hide around every corner…

Full of spooky fun and after-school mischief, Jo Jo Makoons celebrates an Ojibwe girl with a big heart who finds her courage through the people she loves.

Contemporary Native characters and community values are at the heart of Jo Jo's everyday adventures on her reservation! A glossary and author's note can be found at the end of every installment of this award-winning, Native-authored chapter book series.

The first book in the acclaimed Jo Jo Makoons series was an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book; a best book of the year from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, American Indians in Children's Literature, and the Chicago Public Library; a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book; and a Cooperative Children's Book Center CCBC Choices selection.

"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." - Booklist

"Full of Jo Jo’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." - School Library Journal