The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman: The most uplifting Richard & Judy book club pick of 2022

Norman is a small boy with a big heart and dreams of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. When his best friend Jax dies, Norman rewrites his plan to find his father and fulfill their dream. With the help of his eccentric friend Leonard, they set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh, making stops to find Norman's dad along the way. The book is an uplifting tale of love, loss, and the redemptive power of humor. Readers are in love with Norman, who is one of the most lovable characters they have ever met.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

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 bitterswee.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529176681