BY James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian—even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible. But Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. He practices the craft of stand-up every day on friends, family, and the willing customers at his Uncle Frankie's diner. When Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act? Following the bestselling success of the hilarious Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life, James Patterson continues to dish out the funnies in another highly-illustrated, heartfelt middle school story.
Download the FREE exclusive chapters here! Read by Frankie Seratch Download the audio preview chapters FREE! MORE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES Helps Travel Professionals better serve you. Home » Blog » Spotlight on Ecuador Ecuador is a truly magical place. It is located only 4 hours from Miami, on the northwest corner of South America, situated between Peru and Colombia. From the beautiful sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast to the tropical jungle of the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador is place like no other. Enjoy the stunning scenery while traveling through the Andes to see one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi Volcano. Go island hopping through the Galapagos Islands to get both an educational and wildlife filled adventure. Ecuador is so diverse you will truly experience a little bit of everything. While in Ecuador, you will get a chance to see some amazing creatures. Whether by land or by river, traveling through the Amazon will give you a true jungle experience as you see monkeys, boas, and lots of birds.
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