Millions

A fabulous book - follow the link for lesson plans and ideas- Click on the word Millions

Millions is the story of brothers Damian and Anthony who find a bag of money that has fallen from the sky. The boys then have barely a few weeks to spend their money before the Pound is converted to the Euro. Arguments ensue between Damian's desire to give the money to good causes and Anthony's wish to secure a wealthy and entrepreneurial future for him and his brother. When the rest of the school finds out about the boys' riches, the playground becomes a fast-paced trading ground with more ups and downs than the share index! Will they spend the money in time or will danger catch up with them?"Damian's voice leaps off the page and into your heart. Millions is fresh, funny, touching and wise in its portrayal of hope and human frailty."

The Times (Weekend Review) February 7th '04

 

"Written with charm and humour, this is a touching, absorbing oddity of a book about love, grief, avarice and generosity."

Sunday Times (Culture) - Children's book of the week. February 8th '04

 

"A brilliant book...it made us laugh and cry...this book even managed to transform our daily journeys on London's public transport into a pleasurable experience."

www.wateraid.org.uk November 2nd '04

 

"Blundellsands writer, Frank Cottrell Boyce looks set to have an international bestseller with his new children's book, Millions."

Crosby Herald February 5th '04

 

 Millions was a blockbusting film before it was a novel starring James Nesbitt and Daisy Donovan.

 

 The novel Millions won the Carnegie CILIP prize for 2004. Up against noted authors such as Philip Pullman and Sharon Creech, it was Liverpool author Frank that swept the board.

You'll have to read to find out...