The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

Julietta Henderson, Julietta Henderson

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Bantam
05 January 2021

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Australian Fiction

The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman is an inspiring, feel-good novel about a small boy with a big heart, a woman who would do anything for her son, and a journey that will change their lives ...

Little Miss Sunshine meets Wonder meets A Man Called Ove in this stunning debut novel that will touch your heart. 'Charming and warm-hearted' Sydney Morning Herald 'Funny, sparkling and moving' Daily Mail 'A gorgeous book that will warm the cockles of your heart' The Sun

What do you get when you cross a painfully awkward son, lofty comedic ambition and a dead best friend? Norman.

Norman and Jax are a legendary comedy duo in the making, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they're fifteen. But then Jax dies before they even turn twelve.

Norman's mum Sadie knows she won't win Mother of the Year anytime soon, and she really doesn't know, or care, who Norman's father is. But her heart is broken when she discovers her grieving son's revised plan- 'Find Dad' and 'Get to the Edinburgh Fringe'.

If meeting his dad and performing at the Festival are the two things that will help Norman through this devastating time, then Sadie is going to make them happen.

So mother and son set off from Cornwall, with their friend Leonard in his vintage Austin Maxi, on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh - to honour Jax and to track down a few maybe-fathers on the way . . .

PRAISE FOR THE FUNNY THING ABOUT NORMAN FOREMAN

'Sensational debut by Australian writer Julietta Henderson... This is one novel that meaningfully earns the description of feel-good .' Apple Books Review

'An uplifting tale of love, loss and the redemptive power of humour' Mail on Sunday

'Serves up plenty of rollicking misadventures and cathartic heartstring tugs along the way. The literary equivalent of a feelgood British comedy film . . . page-turning summer read for fans of writers such as Graeme Simsion, David Nicholls and Sue Townsend.' Books+Publishing

'One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity. An utterly lovely tale.' Ruth Jones, actress and author of Never Greener

'What a charming, funny and cheering read. There's such a lovely, buoyant innocence to Norman and his quest - a coming-of-age that tickles and moves in equal measure.' Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy

'The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman is funny. It is charming, warm, and uplifting as well. There is so much to love about this book.' Laurie Frankel, author of This is How it Always Is

'A book full of hope, humour and kindness, with one of the most endearing central characters I've met in a long time. An utter delight!' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus

The funny thing about Norman Foreman is that he's wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I'll have a Norman shaped hole there forever. Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project

'What a delightful read! Hilarious and heartwarming, with one helluva brave, wise and lovable hero. Three cheers for Norman Foreman.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins

'An absolutely wonderful book. Inspiring, hilarious, and so poignant. I ADORE Norman . . . I can't wait to read it again and I highly recommend it.' Jessica Ryan, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside

By: Julietta Henderson, Julietta Henderson
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781760897567
ISBN 10: 1760897566
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 05 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julietta Henderson has been writing professionally for more than 25 years and her work has appeared in books and publications in the US, UK and Australia. Brought up in a book-loving family in the rainforests of North Queensland, she has worked her way through jobs as diverse as bicycle tour guide in Tuscany, nanny in the Italian Alps, breakfast waitress in the wilds of Scotland, gallery manager in Australia and editor for a photographic publishing company. Like many Australians, her love affair with Europe began when she came to London on a working holiday for a year and stayed for more than a decade. Julietta divides her life between her home town of Melbourne, the UK and wherever else she can find winter.

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The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

Julietta Henderson, Julietta Henderson

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