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.”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 theyre fifteen. But then Jax dies before they even turn twelve.

Normans mum Sadie knows she wont win Mother of the Year anytime soon, and she really doesnt know, or care, who Normans father is. But her heart is broken when she discovers her grieving sons 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 . . .

‘Charming and warm-hearted’ Sydney Morning Herald’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 IsA book full of hope, humour and kindness, with one of the most endearing central characters Ive met in a long time. An utter delight! Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus

The funny thing about Norman Foreman is that hes wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect Ill 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