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A 12-year old boy, who lives in an Orwellian state that deprives its citizens of their sense of humor at birth, to keep them compliant, has somehow evaded the 'zappers'. He finally has to flee to the forest where he's captured by The Funnies - a bunch of subversives determined to keep humor alive .

Children's,Young Adult,Funny,Political,Suspense/Thriller,Satire,Comedy,Adventure,Family,Fantasy

A young boy flees into the forest, away from the authorities of an unnamed state who are trying to deprive him, as they have all their citizens, of his sense of humor.(He has managed to keep this under wraps until now, but humor will out!) But he is captured by manic outlaws called The Funnies.

An unnamed - probably European - state

No

Rebellion Against 'The One',Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest

Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Twist

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Name: Marius K

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Desperate,Engaging,Heroic,Insecure,Underdog,Funny

Name: Clown

Age: 40's

Gender: Female

Role: Mentor

Key Traits: Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Blunt,Funny

Name: Peter

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Clumsy,Desperate,Empathetic,Insecure,Underdog

Name: Father

Age: 50's

Gender: Male

Role: emotional

Key Traits: Complex,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Heroic,Honorable,Modest,Strong Moral Code

I am the BAFTA-nominated creator of several long-running BBC TV comedy series, shown all over the world, as well as a TV and radio dramatist and multi-optioned screenwriter. I am the author of four acclaimed novels, the first of which was bought - along with my script - by LA producer Elizabeth Fowler - and a book of short fiction. (I have scripted three of the novels and two of the stories).

Age: 7-12,13-17,18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

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Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: The Book Guild

Year Published: 2020

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ISBN 978 1913208 141