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By (author) Cottrell-Boyce, Frank; Illustrated by Lenton Steven

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Hilarious and heartwarming adventure by bestselling, award winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton.

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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

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A gloriously funny, poignant caper about celebrity, Hollywood glamour, a lost home and a missing brother . . . pure joy.

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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.

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The author’s experience as a screenwriter brings added humour and authenticity to this thrill ride, which is full of warmth, wit and action – with a surprising final twist.

Biographical note:

Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a multi award-winning children’s book author, screenwriter and the Children”s Laureate 2024-2026. Millions, his debut children”s novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-time collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children’s Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Cer