Showing results for "A Funny Life" in Literature & Fiction

Daunted by the hand he has been dealt, 12-year-old Horatio Tuckerman is having a tough time. Two years ago, his dad died of lung cancer. Embittered and anguished, Horatio's life has been a whirlwind of change since losing his best friend. A one-time city kid, Horatio now lives in a small Wisconsin town. His grandfather O.P. (the Old Professor) has moved in and taken over his bedroom. Even worse, his mother Evie, a dentist, is dating a guy nicknamed "Pink Gums Paul."

A hilarious, action-packed tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author starring a lovable, miniature cast of toys who must undertake their biggest mission yet: saving the family dog. Meet the Dog Toys—a ragtag group of unlikely heroes who have one thing in common: Moose. Goofy Moose. Clumsy...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT! Being funny is a good gig and it’s pretty much the only thing Max Walburt is good at. At least he thinks he’s good at it . . . . . . Max takes being funny very seriously. At home, he is the Chief-Walburt-Entertainer (CWE) and...

Jamie, Terry, and Sydney have been going to Camp Barkley every summer since they were puppies. But when a new dog named Taylor joins their cabin, Taylor's mean jokes make Jamie feel left out and picked on. Young listeners watch Jamie struggle with Taylor's jokes and learn safe ways to make it stop.

Casey the rabbit loves to play goalie on the soccer team. But when Casey fails to block a goal, Dana the squirrel starts calling Casey hurtful names. Young listeners watch Casey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop.

Bailey is a raccoon who loves math and the superhero Mighty Raccoon. But Bailey is getting physically bullied by Kim, a dog at school. Young listeners watch Bailey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop, helping all children relate to the issue of physical bullying.

My Life as a Coder is the ninth book in Janet Tashjian's much-loved, diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon. Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there's a catch: it has no Wi-Fi so he can't use it for gaming. If he wants to play computer games...

The Dead Sea Squirrels action-packed adventure series continues with the ultimate teamwork test―Field Day! Go, Team, Go! It's Field Day at Walnut Creek Elementary School and Michael is named Team Captain. But his greed for victory makes him overlook his classmates whose unique strengths could be the key to beating the fourth-grade team, specifically Edgar. Merle and Pearl Squirrel need to speak some sense into Michael, but they're too busy escaping from the family cat and avoiding the school reporter, Sanjay. Will Michael listen to what they have to say about leadership in time to win?

Janet and Jake Tashjian’s award-winning My Life series, praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun”, follows the coming-of-age misadventures of middle-grader Derek Fallon in school and through his attempts to follow his bliss. My Life as a Book is the one...

My Life as a Stuntboy is the follow-up to the acclaimed My Life as a Book starring the irrepressible Derek Fallon. Janet and Jake Tashjian’s award-winning My Life series, praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun”, follows the coming-of-age misadventures of...

Joke's over, Funny Kid! Frenemies go head to head in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.

Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the kid who wants to spend the most boring school holidays ever coming up with the greatest prank of all time. Max is the funny kid, and it's time to prank the world! Conspiracy theories, crop circles, alien invasions, a mayor who has lost his marbles and the most un-fun fair in the universe are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this Funny Kid adventure.

Max and Abby hardly ever agree on anything...until now! They are both desperate to get out of this Friday's swimming carnival. Max is the funny kid, and there's a swimming carnival that needs cancelling! A sea-monster, the maths olympiad, spotty rashes, good twin vs bad twin and a swimming instructor named Chad are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.

Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's not the smartest kid, he's not the fastest kid, he's not the prettiest kid, but he might just be the funniest kid you've ever met. Max and his friends take a road trip to Adventure Park to dare each other to ride the Tower of Dying Deathly Doom. But it may be Duck who is the bravest one of all.

A sweet and joyful book to gently open young hearts and minds. This collection of fun and heartwarming stories introduces children to the values of veganism through tales full of love, friendly animals, and delicious plant-based meals. Each colorful and inspiring story invites kids to explore compassion, kindness toward nature, and the joy of eating well without harming anyone. Stories like Zoé the Little Zebra, Lila and the Magic Ice Cream, and Nina and the Laughing Pig will make young readers laugh, dream, and reflect, while gently planting seeds of awareness.