The Dumbest Idea Ever!

Written and illustrated by Jimmy Gownley

Book #1 in the The Dumbest Idea Ever! series

A teen's life spirals after illness, but a 'dumb' idea might just save him.

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238 pages· 10,252 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· GN330L

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Bookroo's summary

Thirteen-year-old Jimmy's world crumbles after illness derails his perfect life. As his grades plummet and his social standing falters, he stumbles upon a 'dumb' idea that could change everything. Can this unexpected twist help him reclaim his place at school and win the heart of the girl he admires? Follow Jimmy's journey from a struggling student to a budding comic book artist, discovering how the worst moments can lead to the best opportunities. Dive into this real-life tale of resilience and creativity, where the most unlikely idea becomes a life-changing adventure.

From the publisher

Jimmy Gownley’s graphic novel memoir about the “dumb” idea that changed his life forever!What if the dumbest idea ever turned your life upside down?At thirteen, Jimmy was popular, at the top of his class, and the leading scorer on his basketball team. But all that changed when chicken pox forced him to miss the championship game. Things went from bad to worse when he got pneumonia and missed even more school. Before Jimmy knew it, his grades were sinking and nothing seemed to be going right. How did Jimmy turn things around, get back on top at school, and land a date with the cutest girl in class? Renowned comics creator Jimmy Gownley shares his adventures as he grows from an eager-to-please boy into a teenage comic book artist. This is the real-life story of how the DUMBEST idea ever became the BEST thing that ever happened to him.

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