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Jacky Ha-Ha Books

In order from My Life Is a Joke to Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh.

The Jacky Ha-Ha series is a set of 2 chapter books by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, published between 2017 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 350 pages.

My Life Is a Joke
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh
My Life Is a Joke
My Life Is a Joke
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

My Life Is a Joke
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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

My Life Is a Joke

Can Jacky balance summer responsibilities and her dream to perform onstage?

352 pages· 32,908 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: Jacky Hart, a natural performer, dreams of a summer filled with acting and singing. But her parents have other plans, assigning her a job in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. With responsibilities piling up, including babysitting her sisters, Jacky yearns to join the summer stock performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Can she juggle her duties and still find time for fun and friends, or will her dreams of the stage slip away? Dive into Jacky's lively summer adventure and discover if she can truly be a triple threat both on and off the stage.
In reading order

Jacky Ha-Ha Series

2 books · Published 2017–2023

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My Life Is a Joke

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Can Jacky balance summer responsibilities and her dream to perform onstage?

Companion series

Jacky Ha-Ha Graphic Novels Series

1 book · Published 2020

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Jacky Ha-Ha series?

There are 2 books in the Jacky Ha-Ha series. It began with My Life Is a Joke in 2017, and the newest book, Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Jacky Ha-Ha books in?

Start with My Life Is a Joke and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Jacky Ha-Ha books best for?

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

Which Jacky Ha-Ha book is the longest?

Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 39,672 words (320 pages).

Which Jacky Ha-Ha book is the shortest?

My Life Is a Joke (Book #2) is the shortest at 32,908 words (352 pages).

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