Book description
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the
world's greatest stand-up comedian - even if he always seems to
'choke' in the spotlight. When Jamie finds out about a contest called
the Funniest Kid on the Planet, he knows it's time to face his fears
and enter. But are the judges rewarding him out of pity because he
happens to be in a wheelchair, like his bullying cousin Stevie
suggests? And will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past -
and reason for his disability - instead of hiding behind his comedy
act?
In this highly illustrated book that's as heartfelt as it is
hilarious, James Patterson dishes out heaps of jokes that will have
readers rolling on the floor and cheering for more.
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling
writers of all time. He is the author of the bestselling series for
young readers, Witch & Wizard (nominated for the 2011 Nickelodeon
Kids' Choice Awards), Maximum Ride, Daniel X and Middle School. This
is as well as writing three of the top detective series around - the
Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club and Detective Michael Bennett novels -
and many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and
stand-alone thrillers. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.
James was inspired by his son, who was a reluctant reader, to write
books specifically for young readers. He is very supportive of the
National Literacy Trust, an independent, UK-based charity that changes
lives through literacy. In 2010, James Patterson was voted Author of
the Year at the Children's Choice Book Awards in New York.
