I Funny: A Middle School Story

What are Jamie’s major strengths, and how are these strengths portrayed through his dialogue and the novel’s illustrations? By contrast, what are Jamie’s weaknesses, and how does he learn to overcome them? Use specific examples from the text to support your interpretation.

Why might a love for comedy help someone who is recovering from serious injury and severe loss? How does Jamie continue to use comedy to aid his climb toward a well-balanced life?

What details do the illustrations in I Funny provide that the text does not? How would this story be different if it were written as a traditional novel rather than a graphic novel? Consider the various devices used in the illustrations and how they add to the story.