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Author
Series
I funny volume 2
Language
English
Description
"While on a mission to win the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic regional competition, New York middle schooler Jamie Grimm copes with rival comics and bullies, a buddy in trouble, and a sudden family emergency, all with a sense of humor and a loyal group of friends"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
I funny volume 3
Language
English
Description
As the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic finals near, Jamie faces a whirlwind of attention at school and in the media and the fame starts to go to his head, but in Hollywood with Uncle Frankie, some of his fellow comedians quickly show him what competition and pressure are all about.
Author
Series
Jake the fake volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Having discovered his natural talent for comedy at his school's end-of-semester talent show, Jake decides to pursue "his art," but can his comedian-mentor teach Jake humility as well as humor?
Author
Series
I funny volume 4
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Wheelchair-bound middle school student Jamie Grimm's recent victory in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest leads to a television sitcom based on his life, but being the star of the show forces him to balance his newfound success with the responsibilities of being a good friend.
Author
Series
I funny volume 6
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Comedian Jamie Grimm, accompanied by Uncle Frank, New Aunt Flora, and friends, circles the globe as host of regional competitions, then competes, himself, in the Planet's Funniest Kid Worldwide contest.--Provided by Publisher.
Author
Series
Nancy Drew diaries volume 17
Language
English
Description
Nancy and her sleuthing friends race to find out who is responsible for sabotaging a controversial comedian's upcoming performance at River Heights's new arts complex, where an exhibition of Dutch Masters is being installed.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
386 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Sixteen-year-old Izzy is used to keeping her thoughts to herself--in school, where her boyfriend does the talking for her, and at home, where it's impossible to compete with her older siblings and high-powered parents. When she mistakenly walks into a stand-up comedy club and performs, the experience is surprisingly cathartic. After the show, she meets Mo, an aspiring comic who's everything Izzy's not: bold, confident, comfortable in her skin. Mo...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
282 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
After a video of ten-year-old Louie Burger is aired on a comedy television show, Louie hopes that he will no longer be a Boy Used to Ridicule and Put-downs (B.U.R.P.), but his popularity is very short-lived.
Author
Series
I funny volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a new principal threatens to close the school library, Jamie Grimm tries to save the day by teaching a comedy class for his fellow students.
12) Otis Spofford
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
After committing a series of pranks and hijinks, school pest Otis Spofford receives a comeuppance from a most unlikely classmate.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
344 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Leading a double life as Sabrina, a funny-girl alter-ego that frees her to explore who she really is and what she really wants, teen stand-up comic Gretchen is torn between two boys as she learns to be her truest self.
Gretchen feels as if she's living out every trope from her favorite rom-coms. The Best Friend Crush: it is suddenly hard to act normal around her childhood BFF, Samuel. Makeover: Black leather pants and some red lipstick are apparently...
18) Unscripted
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
326 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
When seventeen-year-old Zelda is chosen for an elite team at a prestigious improvisation camp, it is a big step toward achieving her dreams, but first she must survive her teammates' sexism and coach's cruelty.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
345 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"You know Haylah Swinton - she's big, bold and funnier than a cat in a onesie playing the bagpipes. She's been busy proving she's as a kick-butt comedian, she's got herself a fab boyfriend called Dylan, the best girl crew in the world totally have her back, her little brother isn't driving her totally nuts, and did she mention she has a boyfriend called Dylan? Yes, THAT Dylan. But this proving-she's-funny thing is kind of tough sometimes. And come...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
363 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Haylah Swinton is an ace best friend, a loving daughter, and an incredibly patient sister to a four-year-old nutcase of a brother. Best of all, she's pretty confident she's mastered making light of every situation--from her mom's new boyfriend to unsolicited remarks on her plus-sized figure. Haylah's learning to embrace all of her curvy parts and, besides, she has a secret: one day, she'll be a stand-up comedian star. So when impossibly cool and...
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