THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH by Helen Rutter
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Author: Helen Rutter
Sometimes the hardest voice to find is your own - but it can change everything once you do.
Billy Plimpton has one big dream: to be a stand-up comedian. He’s got the jokes, the timing, and the imagination, but there’s one problem. Billy has a stammer, and that makes saying even a few words feel like climbing a mountain. How can he make people laugh when getting the words out feels impossible?
Inspired by her own son’s experience, Helen Rutter crafts a funny, moving, and empowering story about courage, resilience, and the power of embracing what makes you different. As Billy learns to face his fears, he discovers that being a comedian isn’t about having a perfect voice - it’s about having something worth saying.
With warmth and honesty, THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH shines a light on the strength that comes from vulnerability and the bravery it takes to stand tall - on stage and in life. Perfect for readers aged 9–13, classrooms, and anyone who’s ever doubted themselves but dreamed big anyway.