I Even Funnier
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 5 hour read

I Even Funnier

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

Part of the I Funny series

A young comic faces a choice: pursue his dreams or support his loved ones in crisis.

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368 pages· 35,797 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Jamie Grimm, a wheelchair-bound middle schooler with dreams of comedy stardom, is on the brink of the national semi-finals. But when a friend's school trouble and a family health scare arise, Jamie must decide between chasing his comedic dreams or standing by those he loves. Will he sacrifice his chance at fame for the sake of friendship and family? The stakes are high, and Jamie's heart is torn. Can he find a way to balance his ambitions with his responsibilities, or will he have to choose one over the other?

From the publisher

In James Patterson’s follow-up to I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm is ready for the national comedy semi-finals. . . but when his family and friends need his help, will he have to put his dreams on hold?In this follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world-and he won’t let the fact that he’s wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet’s Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie’s off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?

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Format
Pages
368
Words
35,797
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about bullyingBooks about disabilitiesBooks about schoolBooks about familyBooks about self-esteem
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
163049
Publication
Published
December 9, 2013
First published
December 5, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316206976

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