Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman is a heartwarming novel about a young boy with big dreams and a strong determination to achieve them. Despite facing numerous challenges, Norman and his mother set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh to fulfill his late best friend's wish to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. Along the way, they meet new people and experience funny and touching moments that help them grow and learn important lessons about life, friendship, and family.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2021
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

One of those stunning books that completely elevates your spirits and renews your faith in humanity is "The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman." Ruth Jones, the co-creator of "Gavin and Stacey" and a best-selling author, has written this wonderful book.

It was a trip they would never forget. . . for a friend they would never forget.

Norman and Jax are a legendary comedic duo in the making, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they are 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 that 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.

"The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman" is an inspiring, feel-good novel about a small boy with a big heart—and even bigger dreams.

Katherine Parkinson, the actress who plays Parkinson's character in the BBC series "The Office," has said, "Tender and hilarious... the perfect tonic for our current times."

Charming, funny, and cheering, "Beth Morrey," the author of "Saving Missy," has said, "He's wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I'll have a Norman-shaped hole there forever."

Clare Pooley, the author of "The Authenticity Project," has said, "Readers 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 book breaks your heart in one sentence and makes you laugh the next."

Norman is a small boy with a big heart and even bigger dreams. He is determined to make his dreams come true, even when things get difficult. He is charming, funny, and cheering, and he has wheedled his way into the hearts of readers all over the world.

This book is an amazing story of determination and not giving up when things are difficult. Norman is one of the most lovable characters I have ever met, and I suspect I'll have a Norman-shaped hole in my heart forever.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an inspiring, feel-good novel. It is tender and hilarious, and it will make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 162 x 231 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787633506