The Boy with Big Decisions by Rutter, Helen

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Author: Rutter, HelenInterest age: from c 8 yearsPublished on 10 April 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 352 pages130 x 197 x 24 | 238g 'Funny, wise and warm.' D aily Mail'A clever, thoughtful and totally original book.'The Bookseller, Editor's Choice'The enjoyable format has huge appeal and unexpectedvalue as it is thoughtful, empowering and wise as well as wrylycomic.' LoveReading 'Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.' SchoolReading List 'Inventive and thought-provoking, this clever 9+ takeon Choose Your Own Adventure books allows the reader to guideFred through thorny decisions about school, friendship and self-expression,with eight different possible endings.' Guardian'Fun, clever and interactive' The Week Junior,Book of the Week'Rollercoaster of a book' First NewsFred can't make a decision about anything -his parents always tell him what to do, from what to eat everyday to which secondary school to choose.that's how Fred has found himself a pupil at the high-pressure,strict Gains School, when he'd much rather be going to Browtree,with its brilliant art department and kind teachers.As Fred waits for the bus to his new school, he sees the bus forBrowtree pull up - and a wild, thrilling, thought strikes him.Should he jump on this bus and pretend he's a new student at Browtree?Will he be brave enough to follow a different path for once?You, the reader, will stand in Fred's shoes and make decisionsalongside him throughout this story. You'll helphim stand-up for what he believes in, learn what he truly lovesto do, make good friends and face choices about whether to swerveor walk into drama.YOU are in charge of The Boy With Big Decisions!An interactive book with multiple pathways for kids to follow- Sliding Doors for a younger audience!A book to encourage empathy and kindness in young readersPerfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and JennyPearson. Praise for The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh'This incredible debut tugs at your heartstrings and makesyou laugh out loud in equal measure. I guarantee you'll be cheeringalong in the final pages!' LisaThompson'It's Wonder with one-liners.' Scott Evans, TheReader Teacher'As warm and wise as it is funny.' Shappi Khorsandi'A laugh out loud story, the like of which I've never readbefore.' Kerry Godliman'This book is a great way of showing children how to be confidentand winners by having a sense of humour and making otherslaugh.' Baroness Floella Benjamin'This book is brilliant. It is funny, wise, kind and exciting.'Marcus Brigstocke'So funny and joyful.' Rachel Parris Show more