I Funny School of Laughs, James Patterson
I Funny School of Laughs, James Patterson
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I Funny: School of Laughs

Author: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

Series: I Funny #5

Narrator: Adam McCarthur

Unabridged: 3 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/03/2017

Synopsis

To save his school library, Jamie Grimm teaches other kids how to tell jokes in a comedy class -- but it's tougher than he expects in this funny book for kids of all ages.
Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good!
Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back and relax. When his school has a major funding crisis, Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day -- a comedy class for the other students. Little does he know that making jokes and teaching jokes are two very different things . . . and he's only good at one of them. With the fate of his school's library on his shoulders, Jamie has to dig deep to see if he has what it takes to succeed at his most difficult challenge yet.

About James Patterson

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lindsey on August 20, 2023

"Be kind because everyone you meet could be fighting a hard battle you know nothing about. So I say... keep 'em laughing." Couldn't have said it better James Patterson! I love this series and the message in them. Oh, and my son has loved them and we have laughed hysterically.......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on June 05, 2017

Jamie Grimm, the stand-up comedian who can't stand up because he is in s wheelchair, is back at school on sabbatical only to find out that his middle school has a brand new principal and vice principal. This is definitely not a good thing as the principal is more of a coach focused on supporting the......more

Goodreads review by Bees on June 29, 2017

It was a good book, but if they write another, I won't be reading it. Honestly, if this WAS the much needed ending of the series, I'd say they ended it on a good note. My only personal complaint is that-maybe it's just me- the jokes aren't laugh out loud funny. Sure,they make me smile, but not laugh......more

Goodreads review by Clayton on January 19, 2018

I rated this book a 5 star because it was very funny and descriptive. The part that I liked most was when Jamie Grimms uncle likes the school librarian a lot and try's to act all fancy by wearing a suit and also changes his restaurant to a very fancy. But the librarian walks into the restaurant and......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on September 18, 2018

I thought that this book was very funny. It is about a kid in a wheelchair with his own TV show who also is the Planet's Funniest kid. I would recommend this book.......more

Quotes

Praise for I Funny: School of Laughs:
A Barnes & Noble Best Book for Young Readers Pick
Praise for I Funny:A #1 New York Times Bestseller

"....Poignant.... Readers learn about [Jamie's] devastating loss and recovery from a tragic event....The affecting ending, which reveals a more vulnerable Jamie behind the guise of his humor, celebrates Jamie's resilient spirit."—Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Reviews

"The broad humor that runs throughout this heavily illustrated story... masks personal pain, demonstrating resiliency in the face of tragedy."—Publisher's Weekly, Publishers Weekly

"Play[s] readers' heartstrings like a banjo... In all, a brimming bucket of bada-bing!"
—Booklist, Booklist

Praise for I Even Funnier:A New York Times Bestseller

"The wisecrack-laced narrative is enhanced by lots of pen-and-ink cartoons with added dialogue."—Booklist, Booklist

"Patterson and Grabenstein pay homage to the timeless comedy of Abbott and Costello, Groucho Marx, and other greats, while introducing new jokes that speak directly to the middle school experience. "—SLJ, School Library Journal

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