Book Series · 3 Books

Jake the Fake Books

In order from Jake the Fake Keeps It Real to Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool.

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real
Jake the Fake Goes for Laughs
Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool
Jake the Fake Keeps It Real
Jake the Fake Goes for Laughs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real

By Adam Mansbach, Craig Robinson, Keith Knight (Illustrator)

Jake fakes his way into a gifted academy. Can he keep up the act?

160 pages· 17,125 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Jake fakes his way into the prestigious Music and Art Academy, but there's a catch—he can't play an instrument or create art. As a jokester, he must navigate this world of talent without being exposed. Will his quick wit save him, or will the truth come out? With over 160 illustrations, follow Jake's hilarious journey as he tries to keep the last laugh from being on him.
The complete set

Jake the Fake Series

3 books · Published 2018–2020

Series
Sale price
$674

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Jake fakes his way into a gifted academy. Can he keep up the act?

Sale price
$759

Jake the Fake Goes for Laughs

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A class clown's ego threatens his friendships as he chases comedy fame.

Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Jake fakes his way through school and family surprises. Can he keep his cool?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Jake the Fake series?

There are 3 books in the Jake the Fake series. It began with Jake the Fake Keeps It Real in 2018, and the newest book, Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Jake the Fake books best for?

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

Which Jake the Fake book is the longest?

Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool is the longest book in the series at 20,034 words (176 pages).

Which Jake the Fake book is the shortest?

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real is the shortest at 17,125 words (160 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Jake the Fake to life.

01

Adam Mansbach

Author
02

Craig Robinson

Author
03

Keith Knight

Illustrator

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