Stand up

hilarious · mischievous · fast-paced · mysterious

Genres

What is Stand up about?

Max Walburt is the funniest kid in town—until one joke goes horribly wrong and everyone starts calling him the Un-Funny Kid. Determined to restore his reputation, Max enters the Redhill Talent Quest, hoping his stand-up routine will make the audience laugh. But a mysterious clown, a kidnapped granddad and a series of embarrassing disasters threaten to ruin his big chance. With help from his friend Hugo and his feathered pet Duck, Max must find his confidence and prove that he can still make people laugh.

About the author

Matt Stanton is a popular author and illustrator from Australia, well known for his funny books such as the 'Funny Kid' series. He loves making children laugh with his stories and drawings. Matt enjoys visiting schools to inspire young readers and writers, and he believes that reading should always be fun and exciting.