Angus's mother is a famous actress and is out all day playing a busy mother in a TV soap. Meanwhile, 11-year-old Angus stays home to look after his little brother and sister. He can't tell anyone because his Mum might lose her job, and anyway, they would laugh at him.

Reviewer: Sarah

“Joyfully entertaining… this is Gleitzman’s best yet.” TES

“This is one of the funniest, most original novels young people over 10 are ever likely to encounter.” Tony Bradman, Daily Telegraph

“Boys coping is a rare enough theme; Morris Gleitzman treats it with intelligent and tender insight.” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian

“Morris Gleitzman’s latest is a winner…Bumface is the most funny, truthful and affecting book I’ve read for some time. I began it with delight and finished it laughing aloud. It’s a joy.” Philip Pullman, The Guardian

“Funny and poignant at the same time… its opening scene deserves to become an instant classic.” Nick Tucker, The Independent