Learn what it means to be a stand-up comic and the best places to perform. Find out about famous stand-up comics and their style. Discover steps on how to begin a career in comedy. Then read on as Jess Terr, the college joker, struggles to impress her teacher with her silly stories.Stand-up Comedy is part of the Starstruck series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers. This series is designed for children interested in the performing arts. Each book is highly illustrated with both photos and colour illustrations. The text is carefully written to make it easier for reluctant and struggling readers. The first half of the book is non-fiction, followed by a fiction story on the same topic.Stand-up Comedy is ideal for reluctant readers aged 8 to 14 with a reading age of 6 - 7 years.