
The Blockbusters!
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Illustrated by Steven Lenton
Synopsis
Year 6 goes to Hollywood!
Head to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by the UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 and bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The Blockbusters! is fabulously illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton.
When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action. Rafa’s likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts!
But Rafa isn’t the only one having an adventure. His big brother, Cillian, is missing. He sent Rafa a clue to his location, but he can’t really be in actual Hollywood, can he? It’s up to Rafa to keep acting the part of a movie star, if he is to find his brother – and home.
Praise for Frank Cottrell-Boyce:
'Deliciously funny' - The Guardian on Millions
'Full of jokes and touching moments' - The Sunday Times on Framed
'He has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph on Cosmic
'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' - Richard Osman on Runaway Robot
'Sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect' - Hilary McKay on Noah's Gold
'A wild, wacky and wonderful story' - The Week Junior on The Wonder Brothers
'A wonderful and exciting story' - Independent on Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
'A funny, silly and underlyingly serious story about self-belief . . . and the value of being nice to people' - The Sunday Times on The Astounding Broccoli Boy
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A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart Sunday Telegraph
A gloriously funny, poignant caper about celebrity, Hollywood glamour, a lost home and a missing brother . . . pure joy.Amanda Craig
Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s writing shines brighter than an LED and his latest middle grade novel, The Blockbusters!, is more entertaining than a multiplex full of Oscar winners! This author has a unique talent for combining jokes, wisdom, and human relationships with a warmth and kindness that bring a smile to your face, new ideas to your brain and a glow to your heart.v'sViewFromtheBookshelves