Book Series · 6 Books

I Funny Books

In order from A Middle School Story to The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever. Part of Middle School.

The I Funny series is a set of 6 chapter books by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, published between 2012 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 340 pages.

A Middle School Story
I Even Funnier
I Totally Funniest
I Funny TV
School of Laughs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Middle School Story
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A Middle School Story

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Laura Park (Illustrator)

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

320 pages· 26,286 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: 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.
In reading order

I Funny Series

6 books · Published 2012–2018

#2
I Even Funnier
#2 in Series
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I Even Funnier

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

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

#3
I Totally Funniest
#3 in Series
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I Totally Funniest

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

A young comic faces fame's pressure and risks losing everything for a Hollywood win.

#4
I Funny TV
#4 in Series
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I Funny TV

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Can Jamie handle the pressure of starring in his own TV show?

#5
School of Laughs
#5 in Series
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School of Laughs

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A young comedian must teach humor to save his school library.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Funny series?

There are 6 books in the I Funny series. It began with A Middle School Story in 2012, and the newest book, The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the I Funny books in?

Start with A Middle School Story and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the I Funny books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which I Funny book is the longest?

The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 39,190 words (336 pages).

Which I Funny book is the shortest?

A Middle School Story (Book #1) is the shortest at 26,286 words (320 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring I Funny to life.

01

James Patterson

Author
JP
02

Chris Grabenstein

Author
CG
03

Laura Park

Illustrator
LP
04

Jomike Tejido

Illustrator
JT

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