Authors | James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein |
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Illustrator | Laura Park |
Language | English |
Series | Upper school |
Genre | Comedy |
Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
Publication date | December 10, 2012 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardcover or paperback) |
Pages | 305 |
Followed by | I Even Funnier |
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