The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

Helen Rutter

295 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

Billy is an eleven-year-old boy with a big dream. He wants to be a stand-up comedian when he grows up: delivering pinpoint punch-lines and having audiences hang on his every hilarious word. A tough career for anyone, but surely impossible for Bill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

hopeful 88%
funny 66%
inspiring 66%
emotional 55%
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.01

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