ISBN: 9780778311867
Editorial: MIRA
Autor: Henderson, Julietta
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 384
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: "Charming, warm and uplifting...there is so much to love about this book."—Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This is How It Always IsA triumphant and touching debut about the unlikeliest superstar you’ll ever meet.Twelve-year-old Norman Foreman and his best friend, Jax, are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a plan to take their act all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe. But when Jax dies, Norman decides the only fitting tribute is to perform at the festival himself. The problem is, Norman’s not the funny one. Jax was.There’s also another, far more colossal objective on Norman’s new plan that his single mom, Sadie, wasn’t ready for: he wants to find the father he’s never known. Determined to put a smile back on her boy’s face, Sadie resolves to face up to her own messy past, get Norman to the Fringe and help track down a man whose identity is a mystery, even to her.Julietta Henderson’s delightfully funny and tender debut takes us on a road trip with a mother and son who will live in the reader’s heart for a long time to come, and teaches us that—no matter the odds—we must always reach for the stars. Review "The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman IS funny. It ischarming, warm, and uplifting as well. But Julietta Henderson’s quirky, lovable characters also offer profound meditations on family, friendship, grief, disability, illness, and aging, all toldwith heart, humor, and wisdom. There isso much to love about this book."—Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This is How it Always Is"Norman Foremanwill capture your heart, just as he does with everyone he meets on his quirky road-trip from heart-rending loss to comedy heaven. Norman’s storyhad me in tears, both of laughter and sorrow, as he bravely battles against the odds to achieve his dream. His companions on his journey, and thewonderful characters he encounters along the way, have all suffered their own different losses, but, like Norman, have refused to let those challenges extinguish their optimism and love of life.The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman 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,New York Times bestselling author ofThe Cactus“The funny thing about Norman Foreman is thathe’s wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I’ll have a Norman shaped hole there forever.”—Clare Pooley,New York Times bestselling author ofThe Authenticity Project“What acharming, 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. The writing issharp but tender and in the same way that Marcus inAbout a Boy strengthens his house of cards, Norman builds the eccentric, loving network he deserves.”—Beth Morrey, bestselling author ofThe Love Story of Missy Carmichael"One of those gorgeous books thatcompletely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity.An utterly lovely tale."—Ruth Jones, bestselling author ofNever Greener and co-creator ofGavin and Stacey “Henderson’s debut novel charms…Humor, heart, and hopefulness make Norman Foreman a winner for fans of Julia Claiborne Johnson’s Be Frank with Me and R. J. Palacio’s Wonder."—Booklist"Sensational debut...a master class in layering grief with humour, without sliding towards darkness. Heavy, yetfull of charming quirks, this is one novel that meaningfully earns the description of 'feel-good.'"—Apple Books“Reminiscent of the movie Little Miss Sunshine…Henderson’s cheekiness and humor shine as mother and son share their innermost fears and discuss how to carry on amid loss and grief. A lineup of great supporting characters keep things memorable and oftenlaugh-out-loud funny. At its core, the novel is a celebration of friendships, new and old, that shape life in the best possible way. This is a happy tea
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