Something I Said

Something I Said by Ben Bailey Smith | Funny & Heartwarming Kids Fiction Book

Format: Paperback
Pages: 360
Date of Release: 10 June 2021

What happens when one joke goes way too far? 😂🎤

From comedian and writer Ben Bailey Smith comes Something I Said—a hilarious and heartfelt story about growing up, chasing dreams, and learning where to draw the line.

Thirteen-year-old Carmichael Taylor loves making people laugh. For him, life is one big joke—until a spontaneous stand-up performance at a school talent show goes viral for all the wrong reasons.

Suddenly famous, Car finds himself caught between laughter and consequences, as his jokes about family, friends, and school begin to hurt the people he cares about most. With fame knocking on his door, he must decide what really matters—being funny or being kind.

💡 Why Kids Will Love This Book:
Laugh-out-loud humour with relatable school-life moments
A powerful message about friendship, family, and responsibility
Perfect balance of comedy and emotional depth
Ideal for fans of funny, realistic fiction

Praised by authors like Katherine Rundell, this is a must-read story full of humour, heart, and life lessons.

Key Features
📘 Genre: Children’s Fiction, Humour, Contemporary
😂 Theme: Comedy, friendship, family, growing up
🎯 Ideal for: Ages 10–14, middle-grade readers
🎤 Highlight: Viral fame, school life, stand-up comedy

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