Book details
Laugh Till You Cry
Description
THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Cody doesnt like Texas. He and his mom were only supposed to spend the summer there, helping out his grandmother. But Codys grandmother is sick and needs them to stay. Now hes the new kid at the local middle school and all his friends are back in California. Youd think Codys cousin Hayden would show him the ropes. Not only is Hayden in the same grade, he lives next door. But Hayden doesnt want anything to do with Cody. Codys luck begins to change when he befriends Officer Ramsey, a policeman and aspiring stand-up comic. Officer Ramsey appreciates Codys jokes so much, he pays Cody for the material! But its no laughing matter when a crime is committed at school and Cody becomes a suspect. Cody is going to need more than jokes to solve this mysteryand clear his name.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
112 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Laugh Till You Cry' by Joan Lowery Nixon offers readers an engaging and well-crafted plot that combines humor with mystery, keeping readers entertained and eager to see what happens next.
- Relatable Characters: The characters in the book are well-developed and relatable, allowing readers to connect with their struggles and triumphs, and to see parts of themselves reflected in the story.
- Emotional Range: Despite the title suggesting a focus on humor, the book provides a range of emotions, offering both laughter and touching moments that can lead to a cathartic experience for the reader.
- Award-Winning Author: Joan Lowery Nixon is a renowned author with multiple awards, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award. Reading her work guarantees a level of storytelling prowess and narrative skill that has been recognized by the literary community.