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The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

By Helen Rutter

Adjectives

heartwarming inspirational humorous

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Billy Plimpton, an eleven-year-old with a stammer, dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. Determined to make people laugh, he faces challenges at his new school, including a bully. With the support of friends and a caring teacher, Billy discovers his talent for drumming and learns to embrace his unique voice, proving that determination and humour can overcome obstacles.

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

2021

Community rating

Average score: 4.25

From 4 readers

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