The Funniest Boy in the World

Name: The Funniest Boy in the World
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SKU: 9780702314674
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Helen Rutter

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In The Funniest Boy in the World by Helen Rutter, a young boy named Billy dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. As he navigates the everyday challenges of school and family life, he discovers the power of comedy in connecting with others. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at the triumphant ending to The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, and in the sequel, he's going to go viral.

Celebrity comedian Leo Leggett takes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when Leo tweets a clip of his stand-up act, Billy suddenly becomes the most famous boy in the country. At first, this is great— all the kids at school think he's cool and he gets to appear on his favourite morning TV show.

But Leo's motives turn out to be shady and Billy must turn the tables in a very public way...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702314674

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 360

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