From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet! Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . . Until he discovers rapping, and he's COMPLETELY hooked. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham! So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school? If he could only find the confidence . . . Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer!

稀代のコメディアン、ロメシュ・ランガナサンが紡ぐ本作は、単なる児童書を超えた「自己表現」の傑作です。父の不在という深い喪失感と日常の不安を、静かなお菓子作りと動的なラップという対極の要素で見事に融合させています。静寂と喧騒、この二つが重なる時、読者は少年の内面の成長をダイナミックに追体験することになるでしょう。 物語の核心は、欠落感を抱える少年が自らの「声」を見出すまでの格闘にあります。完璧なマフィンを焼く繊細さと、感情を爆発させるライムの韻律。この鮮烈なギャップこそが、自分を曝け出す勇気の尊さを教えてくれます。ユーモアと切なさが同居し、読み手の胸を熱く焦がす、現代の子供たちへ贈る魂の再生の物語です。