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The Funniest Boy in the World

By Helen Rutter

Adjectives

humorous heartfelt inspiring

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Billy Plimpton, a young aspiring comedian with a stammer, is thrilled when famous comic Leo Leggett shares his stand-up act online, catapulting him to national fame. Initially, Billy enjoys the attention, but he soon realises that Leo's intentions are not as benevolent as they seem. With the support of his friends, Billy must confront Leo's true motives and stand up for himself in a very public way.

About the author

Helen Rutter is a brilliant British author known for her funny and heartfelt stories. She wrote 'The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh', a book about finding your own voice and making friends. Helen loves to make people smile with her writing, and she hopes her stories inspire children to be kind and confident.

Pages

360 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2023

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