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Eleven-year-old Jack, the only "ordinary" member of the talented and eccentric Bagthorpe family, concocts a scheme to distinguish himself as a modern-day prophet.
Quick Summary
If your kid has ever felt like the "ordinary" one in a family of overachievers, they'll immediately connect with Jack Bagthorpe. The whole Bagthorpe family is delightfully bonkers gifted at everything from music to inventions but Jack is just... regular. When he decides the only way to stand out is to become a prophet who can predict the future (starting with hilariously small things like whether it'll rain at the picnic), the results are both ridiculous and surprisingly touching. It's the kind of British humor that appeals to both kids and adults, with a warm heart underneath all the silliness. Fans of Roald Dahl's quirky family dynamics will feel right at home here. The book works especially well for reluctant readers who want something funny and fast-paced without being too challenging it's got that perfect middle-grade balance of humor and heart that keeps pages turning.