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mehsi's review
4.0
This was oodles of fun about a boy who suddenly got famous... for being ordinary! But what happens when fame goes up to his head? I really enjoyed reading this one and I loved reading about the other kids from David Baddiel's series as well (who are btw all at this school). Billy was a fun kid but I am happy that he found out that fame may not be all that. I loved the other characters as well. Bo, Billy's mom and dad, Sunshine was a nice surprise. I flew through this book, I just had to keep on reading! So much fun!
And of course the illustrations were terrific again!
I did think it was funny that he needed the help of Sunshine to get on the stool in the end... when he, according to the illustrations, was just a bit bigger than her. XD
And of course the illustrations were terrific again!
I did think it was funny that he needed the help of Sunshine to get on the stool in the end... when he, according to the illustrations, was just a bit bigger than her. XD
katykelly's review
4.0
Simple but effective, Baddiel always appeals to his target audience.
Billy is totally ordinary, like, TOTALLY average. No special skills, no interesting hobbies, dull family, just - normal.
A lot of kids in his school have had amazing experiences (see Baddiel's past efforts), so when a TV crew arrives at Billy's school to capture regular school students for a documentary, he actually stands out by being incredibly, utterly boringly ordinary.
Which somehow takes off and Billy becomes.... viral?!
From this point, I found the story incredibly predictable - will Billy stay true to who he is? Will fame go to Billy's head? Will he forget his 'true' friends? Will his head be turned by the pop star he's smitten with?
Quite brief really and straightforward, it's still amusing, with great points to make about celebrity and social media, it's not as original as a lot of Baddiel's other children's titles, but still very likeable.
Parents and teachers reading this will enjoy some digs at celebrity culture, names and stereotypes. David Baddiel reads this with energy, as ever, and it makes a very enjoyable listen.
For ages 7-13. With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
Billy is totally ordinary, like, TOTALLY average. No special skills, no interesting hobbies, dull family, just - normal.
A lot of kids in his school have had amazing experiences (see Baddiel's past efforts), so when a TV crew arrives at Billy's school to capture regular school students for a documentary, he actually stands out by being incredibly, utterly boringly ordinary.
Which somehow takes off and Billy becomes.... viral?!
From this point, I found the story incredibly predictable - will Billy stay true to who he is? Will fame go to Billy's head? Will he forget his 'true' friends? Will his head be turned by the pop star he's smitten with?
Quite brief really and straightforward, it's still amusing, with great points to make about celebrity and social media, it's not as original as a lot of Baddiel's other children's titles, but still very likeable.
Parents and teachers reading this will enjoy some digs at celebrity culture, names and stereotypes. David Baddiel reads this with energy, as ever, and it makes a very enjoyable listen.
For ages 7-13. With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
readwithdj's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
readingrara's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Entirely predictable fame is fleeting and be nice to your friends story,
annachalk95's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tammie_2207's review
2.0
Read- November 2021 for Believeathon
- There was nothing really wrong with this book, I just think this authors work is a bit young for me.
- There was nothing really wrong with this book, I just think this authors work is a bit young for me.
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