A Vida e Aventuras de Juniper Lee

What's impressive about "Juniper Lee" is that her voice actor, Lara Jill Miller is excellent. The first show I've ever heard her voice was "Digimon: Digital Monsters," eventually she moved on as minor characters in Japanese Anime, but this show about an 11-year-old Asian girl is really out-of-sight! Her younger brother Ray Ray, can be a nuisance, but what surprises me the most was who knew that Lara could even sing? That one episode of when June performed at the talent show. It's impressive, creative, and enjoyable to even listen to. Through all the Japanese series that I've heard her voice through, this would be a first.

Right now, there are two cartoon shows that are vaguely similar to each other in their mix of Asian heroes, magic, monsters, and talking dogs: Disney's "American Dragon: Jake Long" and Cartoon Network's "The Life and Times Of Juniper Lee". For my money, "Juniper Lee" is the way to go.

One reason that I like "Juniper Lee" is that the characters are generally less annoying than the cast of "Dragon". I can't sit through an episode of that show; I can watch Juniper Lee's adventures. Another plus is the show's slightly wacky tone; you're not supposed to take most of this stuff seriously. The voice acting is really good here, and once again Lara Jill Miller impresses me (she is the title role).

When you find yourself struggling to find an entertaining kid's show, turn on "The Life and Times of Juniper Lee".

I remember this cartoon from when I was a kid. Ah, I loved the humor and action blend. To be honest, I always thought that it was a stolen Disney cartoon, if just because some of the things in the show remind me of Stitch.

Rare for a action show, Juniper Lee has a strong female main star, who is not a magic girl, or a desperate flirt.

But other than the fact that you can't find it on Youtube or on DVD that often, it has a relatively static plot line, with few continuous plot lines. Its not Ben 10 Orig, but its a good show, and defiantly better than Ultimate Alien and perhaps Alien Force.

If anyone knows a website with episodes, mind telling me?

This show was very original and very entertaining as a child. I really do miss these kind of shows back in the day.

My favorite part is the color palette. So beautiful and rich. I've screen grabbed several often to add to my photoshop and illustrator swatches. Several scenes in which the sky is yellow, then pink, are so masterfully combined, i am sure no one notices.

The characters are all so unique and wonderful ....their interaction with their ah ma is lovely. Reminds me of my grandmother Mama Clara. Although I am hispanic, my sister in law is Japanese and i see many commonalities in these multicultural families. Read that the author's wife is Korean.

Voice overs are wonderful. Kathie Soucie (sp?) should get an award for her work as Ray Ray. She can make him sputter, laugh, giggle, snort, shout and withhold his breath...all in one sentence. And Juniper has a lovely rasp to her voice.

Check this out its fun....better than the kid who tuns into a dragon.