- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Canada (Sep 1 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0439961211
- ISBN-13: 978-0439961219
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,369,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 5-7-Korman puts a humorous twist on issues of divorce, fitting in, and following big ambitions. Since he was five years old, Max Carmody has dreamed of being a professional stand-up comic. When he discovers a national talent search looking for "The Funniest Kid in America" that carries a $1000 prize and a TV appearance, he becomes obsessed. He enlists his friends to help him create a video to submit for the contest and tries out jokes on anyone who will listen. Bits and snatches of his routine open each chapter and add to the presentation. The story is a comedy of errors; Max's friends are as prone to bad luck and foiled attempts at success as he is. But they are also very forgiving of one another and their mutual understanding and support make this a positive book. The role of Max's stepfather also adds to the strength of this novel. A truck driver with a heart of gold and also a lot of patience, he never pushes Max into having a relationship with him; he just never gives up. Max is a resilient character who finally gets some of the recognition and attention that he craves.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Gr. 4-6. With appropriate lightness, this novel focuses on a sixth-grader who wants to be a stand-up comedian. After learning about a comedy contest for kids, Max Carmody adopts the stage name Maxx Comedy, makes a videotape of his comedy routine with the help of his friends, and then tries to record a laugh track to add to the tape. Humorous scenes with his three best friends that exaggerate the kids' eccentricities convey the main theme about loyalty to friends and family, which is also dealt with in a subplot about Maxx's growing appreciation of his stepfather. The theme takes second place to jokes, however, which open each chapter and infuse the dialogue. That some of the jokes will raise a groan rather than a laugh fits with Max's mixed success in attaining his goal. For Korman's fans and other readers looking for a quick, entertaining read. Kathleen Odean
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: Maxx Comedy: Funniest Kid in America (Hardcover)
GREAT BOOK! Its about a kid (Max Carmody)who wants to be a stand up comic and when he sees a poster for a contest for The Funniest Kid in America he has to sign up and for him it all goes down hill from there.For me it all goes up hill from there. The problems this kid faces is hilarious and with hilarious results. Good read for the plane! Another Gordon Korman book which was great! I loved No More Dead Dogs. Great book and I love his name he changes it to, Maxx Comedy! This should spawn a sequel or maybe two, but man is this a good book.
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This review is from: Maxx Comedy: Funniest Kid in America (Hardcover)
GREAT BOOK! Its about a kid (Max Carmody)who wants to be a stand up comic and when he sees a poster for a contest for The Funniest Kid in America he has to sign up and for him it all goes down hill from there.For me it all goes up hill from there. The problems this kid faces is hilarious and with hilarious results. Good read for the plane! Another Gordon Korman book which was great! I loved No More Dead Dogs. Great book and I love his name he changes it to, Maxx Comedy! This should spawn a sequel or maybe two, but man is this a good book. 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: Maxx Comedy: Funniest Kid in America (Hardcover)
A very disappointing book. I was looking forward to lots of laughs but all I got was lots of groans!!! Plot is very lame and the events are simply weird. Don't buy before reading!
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