Dogs Don't Tell Jokes

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Dogs Don't Tell Jokes

Author	Louis Sachar
Country	United States
Language	English
Genre(s)	Young adult novel
Publisher	Random House
Publication date	1991
Media type	Print (Paperback)
Preceded by	Someday Angeline

Dogs Don't Tell Jokes (ISBN 0679833722) is a novel by acclaimed children's book author Louis Sachar.

It is also the sequel to Someday Angeline.

[edit] Plot summary

Gary Boone or as his friends call him, "Goon" is a comedian. His school is having a talent competition and the grand prize in 100 dollars. Gary wants the prize, so he signs up. He feels confident, until his realizes many other people signed up. His friends support him and helps him with his routine.

Gary is very nervous on the night of the talent competition. He was last. When it was Gary's turn, he wet his pants due to his nervousness and excitement. He makes a mistake during the beginning, and soon he forgets his routine. Luckily, Gary's so called friends come and spray water and throw pies at him. This allows Gary to start over, not to mention earning a few laughs. His comic routine runs smoothly and he manages to surprise the audience by showing them his newly shaved head. Gary wins $100 and is respected by his fellow classmates.