
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.
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?
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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