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

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Reminiscent of the movie Little Miss Sunshine, the trio set out on an adventure with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Although there is pathos and sadness surrounding the loss of Norman's best friend and comedy partner, Jax, there is love and growth and friendship and stamina and determination (Ginny H).

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Amusing, touching, and at times heartbreaking, The Funny Story of Normal Foreman is a journey of self-discovering for a small boy with a big heart - and even bigger dreams. who’s spent the better part of his life covered in a solid scale of psoriasis that hurts like hell, looks like shit and who still keeps smiling?There's such a lovely, buoyant innocence to Norman and his quest - a coming-of-age that tickles and moves in equal measure. The characters are absolutely wonderful (except for Sadie’s bah humbug boss), Sadie thinks she’s a rubbish mother, she is so not that, she’s the best. Julietta Henderson’s delightfully charming, tender and uplifting debut takes us on a road trip with a mother and son who will live in the reader’s heart for a long time to come, and teaches us that—no matter the odds—we must always reach for the stars. the power of friendship, love and family; and what can happen if you dare to follow your heart and dreams.

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Their plan was for their appearance in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in five years’ time and they worked toward it every day. I’d be honored and thrilled if you choose to enjoy and follow along (see subscribe or follow option), promote, and/or share my blog. This was a sweet novel about Norman Foreman, twelve years old, who dreams of performing at one the biggest festivals, The Edinburgh Fringe. Yup, they have four prospects for that position and life is funny because all of them are close to one of the open mike events. Australian Author, Julietta Henderson’s debut novel, The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman is set in a small seaside village in Britain and is told from the perspectives of 12-year-old Norman and his loving (single) mum, Sadie.Britain was still struggling after World War II, and many thought the festival was out of touch with the times. By the time you finish this book you absolutely fall in love with Norman Foreman, and most of the other characters. Sadie promises to get him there, along with another promise, to help him find his dad (she actually has no idea who he is). Many thanks to Penguin books/Transworld publishers and Julietta Henderson for my ARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Julietta Henderson’s delightfully funny and tender debut takes us on a road trip with a mother and son who will live in the reader’s heart for a long time to come, and teaches us that—no matter the odds—we must always reach for the stars.