"Big and Clever" by Dan Tunstall follows the story of a young boy named Rex, who navigates the challenges of adolescence while being clever and resourceful. Living in a small town, Rex finds himself dealing with the pressures of fitting in, family dynamics, and the quest for self-identity. With a knack for problem-solving, he often comes up with inventive solutions to everyday challenges, which sometimes land him in trouble. The narrative blends humor and heart, capturing the essence of growing up, the importance of friendships, and the journey towards understanding one’s own potential. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Five Leaves Publications .

Dan Tunstall was born in Leicester in 1969. As well as teaching, he has worked in a factory making fridges, in marketing, as a gardener and as a market trader. He's a keen Leiscester City supporter. He now lives in Leicester with his wife, two daughters, and a variety of pets.