I Funny: A Middle School Story

In James Patterson's heartwarming #1 New York Times bestseller, middle schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullying and self-doubt as he chases his dream to become 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?

Following the bestselling success of the hilarious Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life, James Patterson continues to dish out the funnies in another highly-illustrated, heartfelt middle school story. (Includes more than 175 black-and-white illustrations.)

Author: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Published: 12/10/2012
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.70w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780316206938
Audience: Ages 9-12

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

About the Author
James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.