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The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

Julietta Henderson

From Shelf: Books Of The Year 2021

----'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 FringeSadie 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 they set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh, making a few stops to find Norman's dad along the way.The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman is an inspiring, feel-good novel about a small boy with a big heart - and even bigger dreams.----'Tender and hilarious... the perfect tonic for our current times' - Katherine Parkinson'Charming, funny and cheering' Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy'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 ProjectReaders are in love with Norman:***** 'An amazing book of determination and not giving up when things are difficult'***** 'Norman is one of the most lovable characters I have ever met'***** 'This books breaks your heart in one sentence and makes you laugh the next'

Format:
Hardback
Pages:
368
Publisher:
Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN:
9781787633506
Published Date:
29/4/2021
Dimensions:
228mm x 162mm x 34mm
Weight:
562g
Category:
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

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Format: Hardback

ISBN: 9781787633506

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