Ain't It Funny
By Margaret Gurevich
By Margaret Gurevich
By Margaret Gurevich
By Margaret Gurevich
By Margaret Gurevich
Read by Alexa Swinton
By Margaret Gurevich
Read by Alexa Swinton
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Audiobooks | Children's Middle Grade Books
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$17.99
Oct 15, 2024 | ISBN 9780593659434 | 9-12 years
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Oct 15, 2024 | ISBN 9780593659458 | 9-12 years
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Oct 15, 2024 | ISBN 9780593914397 | 9-12 years
305 Minutes
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Praise
“A novel that made me laugh, then cry, and stayed with me long after I finished reading.”—Stacy McAnulty, author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
“Maya’s genuine and hopeful spirit captivated me from the start! I rooted for her as she skillfully navigated the humorous challenges of working in her grandmother’s Russian store, negotiated growing family and school anxieties, and geared up for her debut as a stand-up comedian. Ain’t It Funny is a story that’s wholly original, bighearted, and empowering—just like Maya herself.”—Jennifer Richard Jacobson, author of Small as an Elephant and Paper Things
“Themes of bullying, friendship difficulties, and mental health support are handled with sensitivity and authenticity. Budding comedians will also enjoy the humor and the useful sections that explain the process of creating a joke, along with tips for performing stand-up routines . . . A culturally textured, heartfelt story of dislocation and growth.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Beyond mental health representation, Gurevich imbues the narrative with Russian Jewish heritage by featuring some traditional Russian dishes, Chanukah, and Russian cultural beliefs, such as adhering firmly to reserved displays of emotions. Gurevich has created an earnest but nervous protagonist in Maya, reflective of anxious adolescents today.”—Booklist
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