Framed - Softcover

Cottrell Boyce, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0330452924 ISBN 13: 9780330452922

Publisher: Macmillan Pub Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Dylan is the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod. His parents run the Snowdonia Oasis Auto Marvel garage - and when he`s not trying to persuade his sisters to play football, Dylan is in charge of the petrol log. And that means he gets to keep track of everyone coming in and out of Manod - what car they drive, what they`re called, even their favourite flavour of crisps. But when a mysterious convoy of lorries trundles up the misty mountainside towards an old, disused mine, even Dylan is confounded. Who are these people - and what have they got to hide? This story is inspired by a press cutting describing how, during WWII, the treasured contents of London`s National Gallery were stored in Welsh slate mines. Once a month, a morale-boosting masterpiece would be unveiled in the village and then returned to London for viewing. This is a funny and touching exploration of how Art - its beauty and its value - touches the life of one little boy and his big family in a very small town.

About this title

About the Author:

Frank Cottrell Boyce, father of seven, is an award-winning children’s author and screenwriter whose film credits include WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, HILARY AND JACKIE and 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE. He lives in Merseyside with his family.

Review:

Heart-warming - a delight -- Guardian * Guardian * Full of jokes and touching moments -- Sunday Times * Sunday Times * Ingeniously comic -- Independent * Independent * Heart-warming - a delight * Guardian * Full of jokes and touching moments * Sunday Times * Ingeniously comic * Independent *

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0330452924
• ISBN 13: 9780330452922
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326