The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

SKU: 9781529176681
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The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

SKU: 9781529176681
Author: Julietta Henderson
Paperback·Ages 18+·Contemporary Fiction
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At a glance

💛 Fiction Tone
Heartwarming, funny, bittersweet, uplifting
⚡ Pace
Character-driven, emotionally engaging, gently paced
🎤 Vibes
Road trips, unlikely friendships, grief and healing, childhood dreams
👑 Themes
Family, resilience, friendship, loss, self-confidence
🧠 Emotional Journey
Healing through humor, emotional growth, finding connection and courage
🔥 Hook
After losing his best friend, twelve-year-old Norman sets out on an unforgettable journey to fulfill their comedy dreams while his struggling mother searches for hope and belonging
👀 Perfect For
Fans of heartfelt contemporary fiction and uplifting family stories
The inspiring, feel-good Richard & Judy Book Club pick about a small boy with a big heart - and even bigger dreams. 'One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity' - Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin and Stacey and bestselling author of Us Three It was a journey they would always remember . . . for a friend they'd never forget. Norman and Jax are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they're fifteen. But when Jax dies before they turn twelve, Norman decides a tribute act for his best friend just can't wait, so he rewrites their plan: 1. Look after Mum | 2. Find Dad | 3. Get to the Edinburgh Fringe Sadie knows she won't win Mother of the Year and she's not proud she doesn't know who her son's father is. But when she finds Norman's list, all she wants is to see her son smile again. So, enlisting the help of eccentric friend Leonard - an 84-year-old veteran with superior planning skills and a thirst for adventure! - they set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh, making a few stops to find Norman's dad along the way. - 'An uplifting tale of love, loss and the redemptive power of humour' - Mail on Sunday 'Charming, funny and cheering' - Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy 'As moving as it is funny. And it's very funny' - Romesh Ranganathan 'He's wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I'll have a Norman-shaped hole there forever' - Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project Readers are in love with Norman: ***** 'This has everything a feel good book should have. I loved it' ***** 'Norman is one of the most lovable characters I have ever met' ***** 'A book to make you laugh and cry in the same moment, a bittersweet read' ***** 'A charming, uplifting tale of love, family, friendship and hope' ***** 'A beautifully written novel about having the courage to hold on to and chase your dreams' Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2022

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
368
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Language
English
ISBN
9781529176681

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