The Dumbest Idea Ever!

Jimmy Gownley’s The Dumbest Idea Ever! is a single-issue graphic novel from Scholastic, first published in 2014, that explores the awkward, hilarious misadventures of a middle-schooler whose grand plan for a school project backfires spectacularly. Written and drawn entirely by Gownley, this self-contained story captures the cringe-worthy humor and relatable angst of adolescent ambition gone wrong. It stands as a concise, heartfelt snapshot of the creator’s signature blend of wit and warmth.