Best YA Novels with Funny Characters




Have you ever stumbled on any hilarious YA book with funny characters? Yes, I bet you already know how much impact funny YA characters have made in our favorite YA novels.

Many of them have made us laugh, giggle in public spaces, and we've become fan-girls or fan-boys. Usually, I don't set out to find humorous novels for tweens or tweens novels filled with funny characters but I just happen to be lucky.

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Besides, I think I've read too many sad novels and these ones lightened my mood.

Anyway, if you've not read these YA laugh out loud books with these hilarious characters, don't worry I've got 8 novels on this list and I think you should keep reading.


Best YA novels with funny characters

Percy Jackson from the Percy Jackson series

If you've been following my blog, you'd know how much I love Percy Jackson. If you've read this book, you'd know why.

Percy Jackson is a funny character I swear on River Styx. Lol. He has a funny way of dissing monsters, making snarky remarks about their looks, and getting his girlfriend, Annabeth to blush.

Unlike his serious girlfriend or several other characters in this book, he knows his way around words, he's good at easing tension in a room even if he does it sarcastically, it still works!

You have to read Percy Jackson if you've never read it and I promise you, Percy will make you obsessed with Greek gods.


Leo Valdez from The heroes of Olympus

Ha! This guy is funny as hell. If you are a full-on fan of the Percy Jackson series then you must have heard about the heroes of Olympus. These heroes include Hazel, Leo, Percy, Jason, Annabeth, Piper, Frank, and Nico. They set out in this uhm… (should I call this series a sequel?) series to stop the evil earth mother from rising.

Get this, if Gaea rises then monsters will consume the whole world and she'll reign forever but these heroes aren't having any of these and they'll do anything to stop her.

Leo is funny! He knows what to say to make people smile even when they are going through it. Like Percy, he sure knows how to give things nicknames or make fun of monsters. But the difference between the two is that Leo is plainly funny and he hardly makes snarky remarks.


Kitty from To all the boys I've loved before
Okay, this one is a story about a girl named Lara-jean who wrote a series of love letters to boys she used to crush on. But things spiral out of control when those letters got to the hands of her crushes.

She's forced to face the situation while navigating high school and life at home with her little sister Kitty. Kitty is adorable and she knows the right retort to her sister.

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Alaska from Looking for Alaska
Alaska is not extremely funny but one of my favorite things about her is her ability to prank people creatively… Like that girl is on fire!

Plus the first time she met Miles (in the movie) she did something really shocking �. I'll have to let you read or watch the TVshow.


Harriet Manners from the Greek girl series
This story follows a teenage geek turned fashion model. She's awkward in a funny way that would make you like her. When she's not ruining things thanks to her awkwardness, she's hiding beneath the table to avoid the boys she's crushing on. And oh, she's funny as hell.

Royals

This book in general is funny. Picture a boyfriend singing a terrible love song he wrote to his girlfriend in a parking lot, a sister engaged to the prince of Scotland, and a band of Scottish boys known to be royal wreckers. Sounds funny and quirky, right?


Angus, Thongs and full frontal snogging
This is one of the most classic funny YA books with funny YA characters. Georgia tries to navigate through life but it's hard when you have a large cat who wants to eat the poodle next door or when you mistakenly shave off one of your brows. Lmao.

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Ron Weasely from Harry Potter

Ron might not be extremely funny but don't you just love his awkwardness? Lol. This dude always has some minor accident that makes him vomit slugs, wearing freaking old dress robes to the Yule ball, or blow up things. Ugh! That boy is always in a mess and it's funny to read about him.

Now that you have a list of the best funny characters in YA novels, I bet you can't wait to read them. Well, I'm about to go back to reading The heroes of Olympus!

What is your favorite funny character in YA novels? Share in the comment below.

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8:15 am

MS. DIDEOLU bites down on her lips, clutches the birthday card in her hands as she forces her limbs to relax but it's difficult to be in her room. Lola is not home but it's still difficult.

It's been six years since she got Lola a birthday gift. So long she held her little girl, told her how special she is and she stopped loving her.

But there was a reason for it. Losing a child is like losing a piece of you and no matter the front you put on for the world, inside, you are dying. Lola killed that part of her when Demola died. Now, she must move on. Forgive. Forget.

"Lola is all that matters now," Ayo had told her yesterday after witnessing their argument. "She needs you."

She had scolded Lola for staying out late and tried to make her call her father back home in Nigeria. But Lola was so mad. So mad, Mrs. Dideolu has to take control of the situation and be the adult. She threatened to kick Lola out.

Forgive. Forget.

Mrs. Dideolu breathes in and sighs.

Then trudges into Lola's room and is greeted with total emptiness, and a strong musky odor. Is that the smell of herbs? What did she put in this room? Mrs. Dideolu spins around the room, her eyes here and there. The room is an alluring shade of pink which always looked so feminine with the white bedspread. But Lola changed the sheets to black just two months back and when Mrs. Dideolu told her it was unacceptable, everything turned into another messy argument.

But where did the posters go?

She turns, scanning everywhere. On the right side of the room—next to the bed—are boxes filled with what?

Mrs. Dideolu marches towards the boxes; the boxes all have clothes in them.

Her shoe rack is empty too. What is going on?

Everything is in place but not in a way she would want it to be. She doesn't want her daughter's clothes in boxes, she wants it arranged in the closet.

Lola never tidies her room without been told. But now, every corner in this room is neat. Is Lola taking her word for it? Is she running off?

Mrs. Dideolu frowns, kissing her teeth, she inspects the surroundings then pulls the drawers. Lola's makeup kit is in place, although she hasn't been using it for over a month now. So much has changed about her. So much.

"At least she's neater now," Mrs. Dideolu says.

People can be better, just like her ex-husband, Lola's father who wants to make things right again. The same way she is willing to make things right with Lola.

Lola is not going anywhere because everything will get better. The word sorry has healed so many broken hearts, mended broken homes and settled disputes for ages. Hasn't it? An apology will make it right. If she demands answers from her, it might push her farther away. Trust... trust her.

The bed squeaks as Mrs. Dideolu drops on the bed, and a sad smile curves up the corners of her mouth. She runs her fingers over the coarse, glitter letterings on the birthday card. "I hope you'll like it." Her daughter used to love shiny and colorful things and this card feels right.

Mrs. Dideolu places the card next to her and sends a text to Lola. Happy birthday, Lola. Please, call your father.


8:15am

If Ayo finds how much I want to bash Seun's head in, he would understand why we can't be friends. Thing is, I don't have a baseball bat. I don't have a gun nor can I hurt a fly. I'm a scared chicken and even though we've got tons of knives at home, Seun will live. I can't kill the boy.

Still, Ayo shouldn't try to be my friend. It's pointless.

I clench my fists, burst right, towards my locker but stop when I see principal Ellen pacing and the janitor wiping at my locker. Principal Ellen's face is almost the shade of a tomato and I can't tell if she's mad at the perpetrators or at me for not reporting. My heart pounds faster like the fists of a thousand zombies trying to get to their precious brains.

"They keep giving this school a bad name," she fumes, crossing and uncrossing her arms. "How else can I get them to behave?!"

The scruffy, middle-aged janitor says nothing. He wipes off the last bit on my locker then staggers away with principal Ellen following behind.

Why is she so angry? It's funny, really. If I reported John, she'll find out he pulled the prank courtesy Seun. Then what? A slap on the wrist? She'll scream and let him go. The boy’s lucky, thanks to his daddy, no doubt.

I've got a few seconds to go from here to the exit to avoid running into the school guards.

The janitor’s room would've been a great escape route since it leads directly to the tracks but the man locks it always. Besides, he just left for his office, so it's a bad idea.

I cut across the hall towards the store room where the school keeps costumes for stage plays and other random school stuff. It's the perfect place for smoking and another escape route. Kids love this place for other things too.

I let out the huge breath I've been holding as I open the door, stepping into the musty, dusty room. It's empty, almost dark and quiet now, only voices from teachers and kids chatting from the classrooms wafts into my ears. But I wish I could hear running footsteps. It's stupid to want something like that. I want Ayo coming after me and at the same time, I need him to stay far away from me. It's confusing.

I glimpse over my shoulder. Nothing. I'm alone again and Ayo isn't coming. My shoulders fall, my chin dips and something drops in the pit of my stomach.

Focus. Every other person have their whole lives ahead of them, so why bother about someone chasing me down the hallway?

Eternal rest. It's paramount to me now. When I'm gone, I'll get my rest or maybe not.

Although, mom has this whole idea about sin and death. Sinners get punished and the righteous go to heaven. Whatever; hell or heaven, I'm ready.

I walk through a dark, narrow passage and step out through the exit. The fresh breeze touches me and that's when someone's shoes squeak behind me. I swing back in time to see Ayo taking long strides towards me with his backpack. My heart leaps. He has his backpack slumped on his shoulder. [i/]What? What happened?[/i]

His brows are scrunched and from the way he tightens his jaw, I can tell... wait. Is he mad at me? He has no right. I frown at him even though I want to ask him questions like why are you out? Where are you going?

No, that will be stupid. He's going to give me a piece of his mind then head back to class. But why does he have his bag? What happened back there in class. Why is he out?

Enough questions. I start walking again but he catches up anyway, blocking me at the end of the stairs. I square my shoulders and stare up at him, my fist clenches and my jaw rigidifies.

Quite the opposite of Seun. Ayo doesn't back down easily but will never use force even when he needs to. Not a bully. Talk about some thing that makes the two brothers so different. I'm not afraid you, Ayo.

Move.

He stands there so I muster the dirtiest look. Something flashes beneath the surface of his hardened expression and I have to wonder what that look means. But it's too late, the emotion disappears before I can identify it, and it's like reaching desperately for air.

"I'm not trying to be a hero," his chest rises as he takes a glimpse over his shoulder. "You caused a scene back there. I was concerned. That's the normal things… friends do. I mean I'm not exactly your friend but... but I was worried."

Ugh! Kill me now. Ayo is a freaking parrot.

I move to the side and continue towards the parking lot, but he's not about to give up. He follows me like a lost puppy, between cars until we burst out through a walkway. Ask him why he’s out. I release a loud sigh, gripping my hair hard. I won't ask him any questions. Lola, focus.

"Where are you going?" he follows. "I have no idea where to go now. I don't want to go home. But it's your birthday... and I thought we could hang out... look, I got into trouble so she can kick me out of class and you won't even talk to me? Not fair."

See? This guy has a hero syndrome problem—I mean, I like heroes. I'm obsessed with Superman, Batman and I think the Joker is a badass even though he's a villain—but Ayo has major issues.

It takes two harsh breaths for me to ignore and keep going. So what if he got into trouble because of me? Does he want me to lick the floor he walks on? I didn’t ask for any of these.

I want to drag him right back into the class but one: I'm too tiny compared to his towering height and two: he has this smile now. That smile he gave me when mom and I moved into their house. That one smile before Seun and I happened.

How can he go from a frowning face to this... this happy human in seconds?

I pass through the dedicated parking spot for the principal and teachers and head for the road.

"C'mon. I won't stop, " he says. I keep walking but he's taking longer strides and still catches up. "For my birthday, I drove around town..." he takes a big breath then sighs. "Kidding... that's but visited most places."

Ayo wasn't around for his birthday party, he only came home that night and found me. So, he was having a time of his life while Seun and I prepared for the party. Good for him.

When he catches me staring at him, Ayo laughs. "Just giving you ideas for your birthday."

I shrug. I just want to go home or else, Ayo will ruin this for me. I cover a part my face with my palm to shield me from the watery sun as those bright rays of light warms my skin.

"I've always loved the idea of having fun without partying or drinking, " he tries again.

I grunt. Leave me alone, Ayo. A colorful bird perches on the flower bed, tempting me to take out my camera and take a picture. The bird tilts its dainty head this way and that way, almost in a fluid-like motion.

It's so beautiful.

Keep going. There is no point. I've always had a thing for taking pictures but don't I have a thing for many things? One time, I wrote short stories, another time, I sketched characters of marvel comics, but photography stuck with me like a bug on a dog.

Photography helps people see. I wanted people to see me and understand my pains. Three weeks ago, I posted a picture of my face melting and wrote “fading away” in the caption. It got 4k likes but that's about it. No one got it. To the outside world it's just an edited picture… a beautiful work of art.

To me, it’s a release. I was living my truth.

Every single day, I live in fear, dreading when Seun will send me that text. I just wish he'd die now. I wish he would feel my stabbing pain then die in an horrible way.

I'm evil. I know it.

"Lola, " the footsteps stop. I turn to see Ayo pointing to his black, BMW. "Need a ride? Don't say no."

I say nothing and continue into the road.

"I won't leave you until you talk to me."

"Keep wasting your time then."

Ayo whistles. "Five words to me. That counts." Then laughs.

And that moment, my phone vibrates in my backpack. I take it out to see mom's text on the screen.

“Happy birthday, Lola. Please call your father.”

Yea, right. She had to add that to my birthday message.

I lock my phone, put it in the back pocket of my jeans and focus on the road. My throat closes up as my legs quiver. Why must she add that to the message? Why can't she just be what she is?

My mom.

I won't cry. Not in front of Ayo. Just keep walking. My legs are heavy now. Don't cry.

Tears wet my cheeks this time and I sniff repeatedly to keep my frail legs from giving way. Does my father deserve my call? Mom has no right. No right...

I snuffle. She won't forgive me but she wants the man who hurt her and child back into his life. Why does she think everything can ever be back to normal?

You killed her son. He broke her heart… big difference.

My shoulders tremble. I'm so stupid to compare dad's situation to the unfrogivable thing I did.

"Lola," Ayo says, raising a brow at me. "Are you crying?"

Thank you so much for reading two chapters already!!!

The Autobiography of Lola is finally here and I'm so glad to be back here again and I can't wait to see your reactions to this emotional roller coaster.

I hope you will enjoy Lola’s story and will feel her emotions just like I felt while writing this. If you liked this chapters please, all you have to do is mention your nairaland buddy with the message “i think you'd like this story.”

A short chapter is coming by the end of the day but remember, I update every Monday.

fattprince:
I love this. The situation of a hero trying to save the day makes love stories more interesting.

I'm glad you like it.

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