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A touching tale of comedy and disability by a massive author. He holds the Guinness world record for the most no. 1 New York Times bestsellers. He’s the author of the Middle School series. And in this highly illustrated book, he dishes out heaps of great jokes, while serving up a heartfelt story to make you cheer for more. Meet Jamie Grimm. He wants to be a stand-up star. But he can’t stand up: he’s in a wheelchair. Now Jamie is appearing on a contest called The Funniest Kid on the Planet. Can he prove that he truly is the best comedian of all?
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Recent reviews
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It was touching but hilarious story. It is about a handicapped boy and his dream to become a stand-up(sorry sit-down) comedian
10 June 2014
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I live this book it’s really funny
9 March 2014
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The jokes were hit or miss with me, but maybe they would play better spoken out loud? Definitely something to try with child readers. I think my favorite was the visual humor, though. That was where the drawings actually came in handy. The bumper stickers on the back of Jamie’s chair, for example, were always changing. There were others as well so if you’re reading, keep an eye out for them!
So if you want a good laugh and a sweet story behind it, go ahead and pick up this book. Recommending to everyone, because you’re never too old to laugh and it actually might help improve your day!
7 March 2014
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Yes! Jamie Grimm very funny! Definitely one of my favourite books! Great read by an incredible author!
6 March 2014
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this cool you need to read it
3 March 2014
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Authors
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James Patterson
James Patterson is one of the world’s bestselling authors. He started out writing adult thrillers (and still does) but began writing children’s books when son, Jack, said he couldn’t find any great page-turning books for kids his age.
Awards
James Patterson’s Awards
- Children’s Choice Book Awards Author of the Year in 2010 and 2012
- National Parenting Publications Honors Awards
- International Reading Association’s Young Adults’ Choices Booklist
- American Library Association “Teens Top Ten” Pick
- London Times Book Sense Children’s Pick
- Winner of the National Book Foundation’s Innovations in Reading Prize
- Winner of the American Library Association’s Great Websites for Kids
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