The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

Helen Rutter

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

When life is funny, make some jokes about it.Billy Plimpton has a big dream: to become a famous comedian when he grows up. He already knows a lot of jokes, but thinks he has one big problem standing in his way: his stutter.At first, Billy thinks t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 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

4.02

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