A Middle School Story

Written by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein · Illustrated by Laura Park

Part of the I Funny series

A young comedian battles bullies and self-doubt to win a comedy contest.

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320 pages· 26,286 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 610L

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Jamie Grimm, a middle schooler in a wheelchair, dreams of being the world's greatest comedian. Facing bullies and self-doubt, he enters The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic contest. But is his talent recognized, or is it just pity? As Jamie navigates challenges and secrets from his past, he must decide if laughter can truly be his escape. Will he find his voice and prove his worth beyond sympathy? Join Jamie on a journey filled with humor and heart, where every punchline is a step towards self-discovery.

From the publisher

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.

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