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Middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world – and he won't let the fact that he's in a wheelchair get in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?

I CACCIATORI DI TESORI ti portano a fare il giro del mondo! Preparati per una nuova avventura mozzafiato tra Asia ed Europa!   Dopo la scomparsa del padre e il rapimento della madre, Bick, Beck, Storm e Tommy devono disperatamente riconquistare un antico vaso cinese per pagare il riscatto ai pirati che tengono mamma Kidd prigioniera. Ma quando i rapitori alzeranno la posta, costringendoli a inseguire i preziosi dipinti del tesoro nazista, i fratelli Kidd dovranno usare tutte le loro astuzie e sotterfugi per sconfiggere i criminali: è in gioco la vita della loro mamma!

I fratelli Kidd l’avventura ce l’hanno nel sangue, ma ora che mamma e papà sono misteriosamente scomparsi devono cavarsela da soli. Dalle profondità dell’oceano, alle brulicanti strade di New York, non sarà semplice seminare i pirati-surfisti che sono sulle loro tracce...

Quanti ragazzi servono per cambiare il mondo? Max Einstein è la tipica bambina di dodici anni: Va all'università ogni giorno Gioca a scacchi nel parco Costruisce invenzioni per aiutare i senzatetto E parla con Albert Einstein   Tutto normale, no? Almeno fino a quando Max non viene reclutata da una misteriosa organizzazione! La sua missione? Usare la scienza per risolvere i più grandi problemi che affliggono il mondo. Insieme a un gruppo di giovani geni provenienti da tutto il globo ce la dovrà mettere tutta per aiutare con le sue capacità le persone meno fortunate. Sempre che prima riesca a scappare dall'Azienda, la potente e minacciosa corporazione che la sta cercando ovunque…

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. When his 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. (Includes more than 175 black-and-white illustrations.)

The author is a bestselling writer known for his engaging and humorous stories aimed at young readers, often collaborating with James Patterson. Residing in New York City, he shares his home with his wife, two cats, and a dog named Fred, reflecting a vibrant and creative lifestyle that influences his work.

In a thrilling competition, thirteen-year-old Kyle enters Mr. Lemoncello's final fantastical game, driven by the dream of claiming the entire Lemoncello empire. As he navigates challenges and puzzles, Kyle must outsmart his opponents while uncovering the secrets of the game, testing his wit and teamwork skills along the way. This adventure promises excitement and clever twists, making it a captivating read for young fans of mystery and competition.

Jamie Grimm is back and better than ever in the third episode of James Patterson's bestselling I FUNNY series. Finding himself one step closer to his dream of being the best kid comic in the world, Jamie faces his biggest challenge yet. After scoring big on national TV in the semifinals contest, everyone back home is jumping on the Jamie Grimm bandwagon, and all the attention might be going to his head. Not only are his friendships starting to suffer, but the pressure of coming up with his best material ever for the ultimate standup act to snag the final win in Hollywood is pushing Jamie to the brink. Suddenly, life isn't looking very funny anymore. Can Jamie take the grand prize without pushing away his fans, friends and family?

With her irresistible urge to tell a joke in every situation - even when she really, really shouldn't - twelve-year-old Jacky Ha-Ha loves to make people laugh. And cracking wise helps distract her from thinking about not-so-funny things in her life, like her mom serving in a dangerous, faraway war, and a dad who's hardly ever home.