Funny Girl

By Betsy Bird

Discover hilarious tales of family mishaps, quirky friends, and comedic adventures in this laugh-out-loud collection.

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224 pages· 26,297 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world of laughter with stories from 25 of the funniest female writers. From disastrous road trips and Tic-Tac mishaps to bird-brained TV schemes and pet advice columns, each tale promises giggles and surprises. Meet Ursula on a chaotic journey, or join two besties on a wild TV adventure. With contributions from award-winning authors, this anthology celebrates the humor in everyday life, proving that girls are not just funny—they're hilarious. Ready to laugh until you cry? Or maybe just laugh? Either way, this collection is a comedic treasure trove.

From the publisher

Funny Girl is a collection of uproarious stories, rollicking comics, rib-tickling wit, and more, from 25 of today’s funniest female writers for kids. What could be funnier than family? Read stories about Ursula Brown’s grandmother driving her on a road trip to disaster, Lisa Brown’s little brother getting a Tic-Tac stuck up his nose, and Carmen Agra Deedy’s mom setting the bathtub on fire. What could be funnier than friends? Pretty much nothing, as Rita Williams-Garcia shows two besties hatching a bird-brained scheme to get on to a TV talk show, and Deborah Underwood introduces a dynamic dog-and-cat duo teaming up on a pet advice column. What could be funnier than YOU? Tell your future with Mad Libs, discover your Chinese Zodiac sign with Lenore Look, and learn the best tricks of the comedy trade from professional humorists like Adrianne Chalepah and Delaney Yeager. With clever contributions from award-winning and bestselling authors including Cece Bell, Sophie Blackall, Libba Bray, Shannon Hale, Lisa Graff, and Raina Telgemeier, this anthology of funny girls will make you laugh until you cry. Or cry until you laugh. Or maybe you won’t cry at all. Either way, you’ll definitely laugh. Funny Girl isn’t just an anthology: it’s a cause, a mission, a movement. Girls are funny. Now it’s time for the world to know it.

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