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A review by cathiesawyer
The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson
4.0
Norman and Jax are a legendary comedy duo (or at least Normans mum tells them). They have a five year plan to perform at the Edinburugh Fringe Featival by the time theyre fifteen. But then Jax dies before they even turn twelve.
Normans mum Sadie kniws she wont win Mother of the Year anytime soon and she relly diesnt know (or care) who Normans father is. Sadies heart is broken whennshe discovers her grieving sons revised plan which includes 'find dad' and 'get to the Edinburugh Fringe to perform in memory of Jax'.
If performing in the Festival and meeting his dad are the two things that will help Norman through this devestating time, then Sadie is going to make them happen.
Norman, Sadie and her octogenarian work friend Leonard set off of the road trip of a lifetime, a pilgrimage to Edinburugh, to honour Jax and to track down a few could-be-fathers along the way.
This was an amazing, beautiful and teary debut from the author. I was crying both tears of despair, happiness and second hand embarrassment at many points in this book and i thoroughly loved it.
The characters are so real and vibrant. They suffer everyday problems and are relatable both in feelings and actions. Norman is truly the shining star of this adorable book and there is no way you cant fall in love with this kooky twelve year old and his huge heart.
In three words: Enchanting, inspiring, heart-warming.
Normans mum Sadie kniws she wont win Mother of the Year anytime soon and she relly diesnt know (or care) who Normans father is. Sadies heart is broken whennshe discovers her grieving sons revised plan which includes 'find dad' and 'get to the Edinburugh Fringe to perform in memory of Jax'.
If performing in the Festival and meeting his dad are the two things that will help Norman through this devestating time, then Sadie is going to make them happen.
Norman, Sadie and her octogenarian work friend Leonard set off of the road trip of a lifetime, a pilgrimage to Edinburugh, to honour Jax and to track down a few could-be-fathers along the way.
This was an amazing, beautiful and teary debut from the author. I was crying both tears of despair, happiness and second hand embarrassment at many points in this book and i thoroughly loved it.
The characters are so real and vibrant. They suffer everyday problems and are relatable both in feelings and actions. Norman is truly the shining star of this adorable book and there is no way you cant fall in love with this kooky twelve year old and his huge heart.
In three words: Enchanting, inspiring, heart-warming.