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It’s All About Butty

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Pub Date 28 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 23 Jun 2026


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Description

‘Butty’ is a boy born with a disadvantage: his name. However, this soon becomes an asset.

Butty’s intelligence allows him to take up a career as a doctor, taking him from Yorkshire to London, eventually giving him a chance to visit Africa.

As his career advances, he is offered the opportunity to work in Harley Street as well as St Catherine’s Hospital. His experiences in both are different, but lead to his being able to defend ‘his’ hospital when it really matters.

‘Butty’ is a boy born with a disadvantage: his name. However, this soon becomes an asset.

Butty’s intelligence allows him to take up a career as a doctor, taking him from Yorkshire to London...


A Note From the Publisher

Jenny Gretton has travelled extensively and previously had several exciting jobs, including as a film extra, and a speaking part in a Bollywood film in Madras (Chennai). She ran the journal of Bone & Joint Surgery for sixteen years, and the European Association of Science Editors for six. She is a published poet and technical writer on various subjects.

Jenny Gretton has travelled extensively and previously had several exciting jobs, including as a film extra, and a speaking part in a Bollywood film in Madras (Chennai). She ran the journal of Bone &...


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It’s All About Butty by Jenny Gretton is a charming and humorous novel that follows Butty, a young boy whose unusual name initially seems like a disadvantage but gradually becomes part of his identity. The story traces Butty’s journey from Yorkshire to London as he pursues a successful career in medicine. Along the way, he works at St Catherine’s Hospital and later has opportunities in Harley Street, facing a variety of challenges and experiences that shape his character.

I enjoyed watching Butty grow from a clever young boy into a confident doctor. The book combines humour with inspiring moments, making it an engaging read. The hospital settings and Butty’s dedication to helping others add depth to the story, while the light-hearted tone keeps it entertaining.

The pacing can feel a little slow in places, which is why I’m giving it 4 stars rather than 5, but overall it is an enjoyable and uplifting novel with a memorable main character. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy character-driven stories with humour and personal growth.

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