For thirteen-year-old Carmichael Taylor, life is one big joke—in a good way. He just can’t understand why no one else seems to find everything as funny as he does.
When Car is filmed stumbling into performing a piece of hilarious stand-up at the school talent show—targeting his family, school and friends—the footage ends up creating international infamy. But with the promise of fame and fortune comes trouble, and it’s up to Car to decide what or who he’s willing to risk to chase his comedy dream.
From comedian, actor, rapper and screenwriter Ben Bailey Smith comes a blazingly funny, big-hearted story about family, friendship and how far one boy will go to get a laugh. Smith started his career as a UK-based rapper known as Doc Brown before diversifying and moving into writing and children’s books.
Something I Said had me in stitches! Car is the ideal protagonist whose sarcasm is cleverly woven into the story; just like the other characters, my jaw dropped at each of his witty one-liners. I was laughing out loud the whole way through!
Car is a highly-relatable character, whose mishaps and bumps in the road represent the reality of self-discovery and transitioning into the realm of adolescence. Through Car’s family and friendships, Smith seamlessly presents these realities in a hilarious way. It’s the perfect read for middle-grade readers aged 10+ and would be great for classroom discussion.
Get ready to laugh at life with this heart-warming, unashamedly honest and hilarious look at family, friendship and what really matters.
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