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Frank Cottrell Boyce

Frank Cottrell Boyce

  • 5 stars across 30 books
Frank Cottrell Boyce is the award-winning author of many books including  Millions, Cosmic, The Astounding Broccoli Boy  and  Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth  . He is also a successful writer of film scripts and, along with Danny Boyle, devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics.

 

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26th March 2015

Cosmic

It's one giant leap for all boy-kind in Frank Cottrell Boyce's out-of-this-world story: Cosmic . Liam is too big... MoreCosmic

(27 reviews) Review
28th February 2019

The Great Rocket Robbery: World Book Day 2019

Laika and her fellow street dogs are being trained up for the greatest adventure in history - a trip to the moon! But ... MoreThe Great Rocket Robbery: World Book Day 2019

(26 reviews) Review
13th May 2021

Noah's Gold

'Brilliantly entertaining & thought provoking . . . I am in total awe.' David Walliams'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing ... MoreNoah's Gold

(16 reviews) Review
26th March 2015

Millions

Frank Cottrell Boyce's story, Millions - the tale of a not-so-great train robbery - is an absolute treasure! ... MoreMillions

(15 reviews) Review
25th February 2016

The Astounding Broccoli Boy

Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared , and he... MoreThe Astounding Broccoli Boy

(15 reviews) Review
9th February 2017

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

The Blythes are a big, warm, rambunctious family who live on a small farm and sometimes foster children. Now Prez has ... MoreSputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

(8 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

Runaway Robot

Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together,... MoreRunaway Robot

(8 reviews) Review
4th October 2012

The Unforgotten Coat

Winner of the 2012 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, this is a stunning and magical story of a summer of friendship whi... MoreThe Unforgotten Coat

(5 reviews) Review
26th March 2015

Framed

The perfect crime - it's a work of art, in Frank Cottrell Boyce's ingenious story, Framed . Dylan is the only bo... MoreFramed

(4 reviews) Review
4th November 2014

Desirable

A hilarious comedy from award-winning Frank Cottrell Boyce. George is so unpopular that even his own grandad won't come ... MoreDesirable

(4 reviews) Review
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