I Funny: A Middle School Story (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316206938)

#1 bestselling author James Patterson doles out the laughs in the first book in the hit series! Middle-schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullies and self-doubt as he chases his dream of becoming the world's greatest comedian Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian--even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible. But Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. When his Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act?

Prepare to laugh and cheer along with Jamie in this highly-illustrated, heartfelt middle school story.

Author: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
ISBN-10: 0316206938
ISBN-13: 9780316206938
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Language: English
Published: 12/10/2012
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.70w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 155432 / I Funny: A Middle School Story

Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2012 pg. 50
Publishers Weekly 10/29/2012
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2012
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2012 - Recommended - Readable
School Library Journal 12/01/2012 pg. 127
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2013 pg. 308
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 80 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw