The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman

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The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman

By: Julietta Henderson

Narrated by: Katherine Parkinson

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Brought to you by Penguin.

The inspiring, feel-good Richard & Judy Book Club pick about a small boy with a big heart - and even bigger dreams.

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 15. But when Jax dies before they turn 12, Norman decides a tribute act for his best friend just can't wait, so he rewrites their plan:

Look after mum
Find Dad
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.

Julietta HendersonKatherine ParkinsonPenguin Audio

Coming of Age

Family Life

Fiction

Genre Fiction

Feel-Good

Heartfelt

Funny

Tear-jerking

Witty

Thought-Provoking

Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Funny Tear-jerking Witty Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

"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 best-selling author of Us Three)

"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)

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