The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous by David Baddiel - Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780008334253. Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books. Age Range: 8-12. Overview:. From million-copy bestselling comedian and author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud tale of fame, friendship and staying true to yourself. Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith, until remixes of his dull class presentation go viral and he becomes an overnight star. With best friends Bo and Rinor by his side, Billy is swept into red carpets, TV appearances and even the chance to meet his idol, Sunshine De Marto. Illustrated by Steven Lenton, this hardback is packed with heart, humour and a sharp look at celebrity culture, perfect for confident readers aged 8-12.. About the Book:. Billy Smith is, by his own admission, entirely ordinary — right down to his name. So when a documentary crew arrives at his school to film a new TV series and a clip of his frankly boring class presentation gets remixed online, the last thing Billy expects is to become an overnight sensation. Suddenly he's fielding interview requests, walking red carpets, and inching ever closer to meeting Sunshine De Marto, the coolest girl on the planet. But fame comes with a price, and staying grounded while the whole world is watching is harder than it looks — his friendships with Bo and Rinor are tested in ways he never anticipated. David Baddiel brings his trademark wit to this pacy, hilarious story that also finds real emotional depth in its exploration of ident...