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The World Of Norm Series

By Jonathan Meres

Norm’s unlucky life gets funnier as family chaos, school mishaps and embarrassing adventures pile up.

hilarious · relatable · entertaining

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What is The World Of Norm series by Jonathan Meres about?

Written between 2011 and 2017, this twelve-book comedy series follows Norm as he navigates family upheaval, school troubles, friendship dramas and one spectacularly embarrassing mishap after another. Beginning with his family’s move, the stories progress through the everyday chaos of growing up, with each book bringing fresh misunderstandings and disasters before the series reaches its final instalment. Best suited to readers aged around 9–12, especially fans of illustrated school comedies. Includes toilet humour, mild rude language, sibling squabbles and embarrassing situations.

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

About the author

Jonathan Meres is a popular British author best known for his hilarious 'The World of Norm' series. He loves making children laugh with his funny stories about everyday life. Before becoming a writer, Jonathan worked as an actor and even sailed the seas! He enjoys meeting his readers and inspiring them to enjoy reading and writing.

All the books in The World Of Norm series (in order)

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May Contain Nuts

by Jonathan Meres

Book 1 of 12

After a garage disaster goes viral, can Norm’s hilarious revenge plan save his pride?

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May Cause Irritation

by Jonathan Meres

Book 2 of 12

Norm’s disastrous day takes a surprising turn when his perfect cousins lead him somewhere unexpected.

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May Produce Gas

by Jonathan Meres

Book 3 of 12

When the world blames Norm, can he survive Dad’s gas, hormones and a terrible stink?

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May Require Batteries

by Jonathan Meres

Book 4 of 12

Norm’s rotten day takes a surprising turn when his newspaper round reveals something extraordinary.

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May be Contagious

by Jonathan Meres

Book 5 of 12

When Norm’s bike breaks, an old friend threatens something far more important—can his luck get any worse?

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The World of Norm May Need Rebooting

by Jonathan Meres

Book 6 of 12

A stolen bike, a football match and an astonishing trip to 18th-century France await Norm.

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The World of Norm Must Be Washed Separately

by Jonathan Meres

Book 7 of 12

Banned from gaming, Norm’s disastrous day takes a surprisingly smelly turn.

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The World of Norm: May Contain Buts

by Jonathan Meres

Book 8 of 12

Norm’s boring toilet visit unleashes whiffs, secrets and seriously unfair surprises.

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The World of Norm May Still Be Charged

by Jonathan Meres

Book 9 of 12

Norm loses his house, then suspects hormones are behind Mikey’s bizarre behaviour.

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The World of Norm Includes Delivery

by Jonathan Meres

Book 10 of 12

Norm’s day gets stranger when his parents start salsa dancing with his best friend.

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The World of Norm May Be Recycled

by Jonathan Meres

Book 11 of 12

Norm’s boring day turns bonkers when his family suddenly decides meat is off the menu.

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The World of Norm Must End Soon

by Jonathan Meres

Book 12 of 12

Norm’s thirteenth birthday begins disastrously—but could his terrible luck finally be changing?

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