Helen Rutter

  • 5 stars across 10 books

Helen Rutter is an acclaimed author and comedian. Her debut novel, The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, was selected as a Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month, in addition to being nominated for the Carnegie, shortlisted for the Costa, Blue Peter and Branford Boase Awards, and winning the Teach Primary Book Award.

4th February 2021

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

  'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.' Jacqueline Wilson 'Amazing... MoreThe Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

(25 reviews) Review
6th July 2023

The Piano at the Station

Constantly in trouble at school with little encouragement at home, Lacey’s future looks bleak until she dis... MoreThe Piano at the Station

(14 reviews) Review
12th February 2026

Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

Vinny needs support from his agony-aunt mum, but she’s too busy helping other people to notice in this empa... MoreAdvice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

(10 reviews) Review
3rd February 2022

The Boy Whose Wishes Came True

  'A delight... This book is wise, suspenseful and witty' SUNDAY TIMES, Children's Book of the Week ... MoreThe Boy Whose Wishes Came True

(9 reviews) Review
2nd February 2023

The Funniest Boy in the World

  'Fun, unstuffy and wise' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 'It will have your children in... MoreThe Funniest Boy in the World

(5 reviews) Review
10th April 2025

The Boy with Big Decisions

  'Funny, wise and warm.' Daily Mail 'A clever, thoughtful and totally original book.' The Bookse... MoreThe Boy with Big Decisions

(5 reviews) Review
1st February 2024

Reggie Houser Has the Power

  'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.' Jacqueline Wilson 'Light-h... MoreReggie Houser Has the Power

(3 reviews) Review
12th September 2024

Me and My Brian

With help from his grandma, Josh finds a way to quieten his overactive ‘Brian’ in this gently humorous and ... MoreMe and My Brian

(3 reviews) Review
4th June 2026

The Game Changers

  Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test... MoreThe Game Changers

(0 reviews) Review
11th February 2027

Real Life Drama

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Recent Reviews

  • Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

    Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

    by Hutch2

    I love Helen's books and this is another great story. 12 year old Vinny isn't one of the cool kids at school but he doesn't care as he has his two bes...

  • Reggie Houser Has the Power

    Reggie Houser Has the Power

    I've read and loved other book by this author but this one gets a 4*. This is a book full of emotions and is beautifully written too. It's all about R...

  • The Boy with Big Decisions

    The Boy with Big Decisions

    In this interactive book, you get to choose what happens next so I read this many times, exploring a different path each time. As a young boy, Fred is...