My Life Is a Joke (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 3 hour read

My Life Is a Joke (Graphic Novel)

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Betty Tang (Illustrator)

Can Jacky balance work, family, and her dream of performing, or will chaos reign this summer?

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248 pages· 16,181 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Jacky Hart dreams of a summer filled with acting and singing, but reality hits hard when she's stuck with a job and babysitting duties in Seaside Heights. As she navigates the chaos of losing her job, embarrassing herself in front of a crush, and ruining a friendship, Jacky must decide if she can juggle her responsibilities and still pursue her passion for the stage. Will she find a way to shine in the summer stock performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, or will her comedic antics lead to a summer of mishaps?

From the publisher

Class clown Jacky Hart is back and ready for the best summer ever in James Patterson’s bestselling graphic novel series! But can she juggle family, friends, and work and still find time to act and sing? Living on the shore is all about fun, fun, FUN! With my starring role in the boardwalk’s biggest blockbuster performance, a life of fame and fortune is finally within reach. Until I accidentally lose my job, embarrass myself in front of a crush, AND ruin a friendship, all at the same time. My problems can’t always be laughed away–but I sure am going to try. After all, they didn’t nickname me Jacky Ha-Ha for nothing!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
248
Words
16,181
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~491L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about parentsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about theaterBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
512441
Publication
Published
August 30, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316497893

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