# I Funny: A Middle School Story - Hardcover

by **James Patterson** (Author), **Chris Grabenstein** (Author), **Laura Park** (Illustrator)

**In James Patterson's heartwarming #1 _New York Times_ bestseller, middle schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullying and self-doubt as he chases his dream to become the world's greatest comedian.**  
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian--even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible. But Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. When his Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act?

Following the bestselling success of the hilarious _Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life_, James Patterson continues to dish out the funnies in another highly-illustrated, heartfelt middle school story. (Includes more than 175 black-and-white illustrations.)

### Author Biography

**James Patterson** is the world's bestselling author. The creator of the Max Einstein and Middle School series, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.

**Number of Pages:** 320

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 7.9 x 5.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** December 10, 2012

**Award:** Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (2014)

**Award:** Colorado Children's Book Award (2016)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** I Funny: A Middle School Story

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 3.9

**Point Value:** 4

## Details

- **Price:** 34.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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