How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is "Knucklehead." Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a unique glimpse into the formation of a creative mind and a free spirit.
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This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the Michigan Notable Books. It was recognised in the YA category by the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award. It also was recognised by the Land of Enchantment Book Award. It was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award. Also it was recognised by the Sasquatch Award. It was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award. It was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens. It was recognised in the Grades 4-8 category by the Maine Student Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 106 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Jon Scieszka is best known for his bestselling picture books, including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man . He is also the founder of guysread. com and a champion force behind guyslisten. com, and was the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature. He lives in Brooklyn.