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tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
This book is clearly a product of a man who seriously believes in engaging all children (and adults) in reading. Mr. Patterson has written a funny book geared towards children in another beautiful installment to make his Read, Kiddo, Read campaign proud.
As a middle school Reading teacher, I often read books that are designed for teens. This one, which I purchased 2 copies of for my classroom library, I happily read through is less than 24 hours. Actually, it was probably less than 12 hours.
The book was funny, easy to read, interesting, and creative. I enjoyed the story line (young Jaime is an aspiring comedian who enters the New York funniest child competition) and the jokes were great. I can easily see a child enjoying this book. In fact, I immediately recommended it to my 8 year old (and my husband, actually).
Highly recommended. In fact, get 2 copies and read it with your kids!
As a middle school Reading teacher, I often read books that are designed for teens. This one, which I purchased 2 copies of for my classroom library, I happily read through is less than 24 hours. Actually, it was probably less than 12 hours.
The book was funny, easy to read, interesting, and creative. I enjoyed the story line (young Jaime is an aspiring comedian who enters the New York funniest child competition) and the jokes were great. I can easily see a child enjoying this book. In fact, I immediately recommended it to my 8 year old (and my husband, actually).
Highly recommended. In fact, get 2 copies and read it with your kids!
shighley's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. To keep up with my students, I've listened to almost all of the Middle School, the Worst Years... books. I liked this better. Even though Jamie is in a tough situation, I think this setting is more hopeful than what Rafe experiences. The part with Steve bullying him is too over the the top and hopefully would never happen, but I liked the fact that some people could change, that Jamie himself was not perfect, and that the fact he was in a wheelchair was not a case for pity. Yes, many of the jokes were old, but it was nice to realize what my students are finding as funny contains some "clean" humor.
lmuthler's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rustyreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
snowbenton's review against another edition
1.0
The premise is that Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler (I think) in a wheelchair being raised by his aunt and uncle, and he wants to be a comic. But instead of humor, the first word I can say about this book is "mean." Jamie is frequently beaten by his cousin/adopted brother, his bedroom is literally the garage, the title of the book comes from Jamie's mocking a Russian man who tells Jamie "you funny" because he doesn't speak English very well, and Jamie wins a comedy contest by making fun of the people who love him. Jamie was unlikable, his jokes were terrible, and his interactions with girls were cringe-inducingly sexist. I think if this book had been any more cliche, awful, or sexist it literally would have exploded in my hands from the force of my rage.
casehouse's review
2.0
This was OK. I didn't care for the narrator - the inflections and emphasis were very off at times. While I certainly was rooting for the main character, I didn't really find him that funny. I can't imagine that a kid would really think so, either. There seemed to be several "lessons" to be learned - laughter is the best medicine, keep at it to overcome adversity, be kind to others, etc. It came off feeling a little scattered. Also, I didn't find the characters believable at all. I know it's "just a kids' book," but the characters, especially the bully, were so extreme that they were hard to believe.
markma's review against another edition
4.0
I Funny is about a boy named Jamie Grimm. Jamie always likes to see the funny side of things, he wants to be a comedian. He has recently moved to Long Beach in New York where he lives with his cousins, and hangs out with his Uncle at his dinner. All Jamie wants is to become a comedian and be treated normally. People sometimes do not treat Jamie normally because he uses a wheelchair. At school Jamie has some great friends, but he is also bullied. THe bully also happens to be his cousin. Jamie hears about a contest to be the Planet's funniest kid and everyone but him thinks he should enter. Jamie does not think that he is funny enough and he is also afraid to go in front of an audience. This book is Jamie's journey to being treated normally and getting the confidence to go onstage in front of people.
I loved this book. My brother recommend this book to me and I did not expect to like it, but I loved it. It is a truly heartfelt book that makes you smile. AS much as it makes you smile it makes you sad when you see how Jamie is treated. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a read that is heartfelt and funny. It is also a good books for boys to read. I know that it is hard to find good books for guys, but this is one of them.
I loved this book. My brother recommend this book to me and I did not expect to like it, but I loved it. It is a truly heartfelt book that makes you smile. AS much as it makes you smile it makes you sad when you see how Jamie is treated. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a read that is heartfelt and funny. It is also a good books for boys to read. I know that it is hard to find good books for guys, but this is one of them.