Jacky Ha-Ha

By: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Kerascoët

Narrated by: Tara Sands

In this #1 New York Times bestselling novel, get to know Jacky Ha-Ha, a funny class clown who loves to make people laugh—even when everything else in her life feels anything but silly.

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.

But no matter how much fun Jacky has, she can't seem to escape her worries. So one starlit night, she makes a promise to keep her family together...even if she has to give up the one thing that makes her happy. But can she stop being Jacky Ha-Ha, if that's who she really is?

Bestselling author James Patterson captures the humor, and struggles, of standing out in all the wrongs ways in this tender, laugh-out-loud story introducing hilarious, #1 New York Times bestselling heroine Jacky Ha-Ha.

Don't miss Jacky Ha-Ha's other hilarious stories: Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life is a Joke and Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh!

Critic reviews

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!A Parents' Choice Award Winner!A National Parenting Products Award Winner!

"Jacky is the best yet. Fun, smart, emotionally engaging, Jacky is a character that young readers will love spending time with." --- Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will find Jacky entertaining....[T]he art is playful and fun....[T]his title is sure to have high circulation among fans of Patterson's previous works." --- School Library Journal

"The story is stuffed with page-turning pranks...and the swoopy b&w cartoons from Kerascoët...only add to Jacky's untamed energy....[T]he novel is sure to amuse and encourage readers who don't have it all figured out just yet." --- Publisher's Weekly

"Smart, funny, and immensely likable, Jacky is a colorful narrator and an increasingly interesting character, and her struggles will strike a chord with many readers." --- Booklist

"James Patterson has figured out the formula for writing entertaining books for tween readers. Jacky is a wildly engaging character. [The story is] great fun." --- Parents' Choice

"Jacky is a genuinely likable and funny protagonist... Kerascoët's black and white illustrations...are full of verve and energy, as cartoonish Jacky careens her way through life." --- BCCB

amazing

amazing the most terrific book ever and Jacky is a amazing character when she made her sister sydney so happy

AMAZING

AMAZING! I especially loved the way it was told from an actual adult, but the emotion and drama around it. I also love how much I can relate with this story, especially with Jacky. I really think you should read this book.

this was GREAT!

6 and 9 year olds loved the book and couldn't put the audible device down. plus I liked it too

Great book!

Loved this book, I just picked it up one day and started reading. I normally can’t get into books but I was glued to this one !

Amazing

At my school I have to test on books and receive one million words before May 14 and this really helped me a lot.

good for all ages

loved it !!! so good for kids and adults and funny!! easy to listen

I loved it

I want more jacky ha ha books love love love love love love love loved it

wonderful

this book was touching, funny, and absolutely amazing. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone. very inspiring.

Nana & granddaughter love it

Kept our attention, was funny and exciting. The reader was very enthusiastic. Recommend this book.

The time I got it finished in.

I loved it because I finished it quickly I could never read that fast AMAZING