As someone who works with children the same age as the main character of this heartwarming story, it is absolutely one I would recommend to any child who is struggling to figure out where they ‘fit’.

The storyline is simple yet engaging, centring around a preteen boy who has a strained relationship with his over-bearing mother and a kid crush on a girl in his class.

Within the plot of filming a class ‘mummy’ movie for a competition, the author explores Bernard’s confusion within his own identity, isolation, self-consciousness around body image and emotions that are growing in complexity as he grows- all issues many young boys face every day!

There is a lot of character development to be found throughout this story, in a way children will relate to and understand. I found the character of Bernard very endearing. He is goofy, intelligent and kind-hearted and a character that I feel many children can relate to. His friendships with Dewey, Franny and Bridget are so lovely and there is much for children to take away from the development of each connection. Bernard’s relationship with his mother also transforms as the story reaches its conclusion.

I rated this story 5/5 stars, packed full with positive messages for young people.

I received an advance reader copy of this book, which in no way affects my review. This review is voluntary.

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Meet Bernard a smart and awkward boy,but he gets nervous when miss Sorensen announces that they are making a movie…a mummy movie.
And he gets even more nervous when he finds out that Bridget his crush is the leading lady and he is the mummy.
My favorite part of the book:Was when he made friends because friendship is one of the most important things of life.
What I learned:That friendship is very important in this world to survive.
I suggest that young readers read books by this author because it’s funny it’s scary and sad hope you enjoy the book.📖

Fifth-grade Bernard just wanted to hide the 'C' on the quiz from his mother but realized too late that flushing it down the toilet probably wasn't the best idea. His mother's disappointment and seemingly unreachable expectations aren't the only thing to deal. School life isn't a joke, either. But when his teacher decides to do a class project and make a movie out of one of his favorite series, things start to look up. That is...until his mother gets involved.

Bernard is a fun kid in so many ways. He's not the greatest student, but he does try...he simply is distracted by other things and not a real study-bug. He's got a good heart, friends, and is humorous, too. From the toilet mistake onward, it's easy to want to be his friend even when it's clear things won't always go quite as planned. But then, it's exactly these silly twists which make the read fun.

The tale is quick-paced and entertaining, making it easy to stay in the pages and see what will happen next. There's quite a bit of character arc as Bernard has to work his way through the different situations and friendships...and for all things, his mother. While there are some clear messages, there's more than enough unexpected situations and humor to keep seriousness from bogging down. It creates a fun tale, which grabs from beginning to end.