I Funny: A Middle School Story - Softcover

Patterson, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099567431 ISBN 13: 9780099567431

Publisher: Arrow (Young), 2013

Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest stand-up comedian - even if he always seems to 'choke' in the spotlight. When Jamie finds out about a contest called the Funniest Kid on the Planet, he knows it's time to face his fears and enter. But are the judges rewarding him out of pity because he happens to be in a wheelchair, like his bullying cousin Stevie suggests? And will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past - and reason for his disability - instead of hiding behind his comedy act?

In this highly illustrated book that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious, James Patterson dishes out heaps of jokes that will have readers rolling on the floor and cheering for more.

Review:

"A brimming bucket of "bada-bing!""-- "Booklist"

"A brimming bucket of "bada-bing!"" ""Booklist"""

Praise for "I Funny" A #1 "New York Times "bestsellerA 2014 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award NomineeA 2014 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Winner
.."..Poignant.... Readers learn about [Jamie's] devastating loss and recovery from a tragic event....The affecting ending, which reveals a more vulnerable Jamie behind the guise of his humor, celebrates Jamie's resilient spirit." ""Kirkus Reviews"
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Praise for I Funny A #1 New York Times bestsellerA 2014 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award NomineeA 2014 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Winner
.."..Poignant.... Readers learn about [Jamie's] devastating loss and recovery from a tragic event....The affecting ending, which reveals a more vulnerable Jamie behind the guise of his humor, celebrates Jamie's resilient spirit." Kirkus Reviews
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"The broad humor that runs throughout this heavily illustrated story... masks personal pain, demonstrating resiliency in the face of tragedy."
Publishers Weekly
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"Play[s] readers' heartstrings like a banjo.... A brimming bucket of bada-bing!" Booklist"

Book Description:

Introducing James Patterson's most hilarious character ever!

• Publisher: Arrow (Young)
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0099567431
• ISBN 13: 9780099567431
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320