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Cosmic (Hardcover)

by Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Hardcover: 311 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books (6 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405054646
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405054645
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.6 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,970 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Hilarious and ingenious hymn to dadliness and all things dadly...' --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Liam is too big for his boots, his football strip, and his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster or be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read aloud, 15 Jul 2008
This book was a fantastic read, my 12 year-old daughter loved it and found it hilarious and moving too - I really enjoyed reading it with her, and must admit I teared up a bit at the end! It's really good at helping parents and kids see the world from each other's point of view, and has got to be my vote for kid's book of the year...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Book All Dads Should Read to Their Kids, 30 Sep 2008
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I just finished reading this warm and uplifting book. It's not just about space, it's about Dads (dadliness) and kids. An edge of your seat unfolding of story and a terrific punchline. Funny too. Every Dad should read it. And kids.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, 9 Aug 2008
For me it was the quirky details and the funny digressions that made this book so good. And the brilliant plot, of course. When I read the blurb I thought I was really going to have to suspend disbelief. I was wrong - it is so well constructed that it's easy to believe that Liam could get lost in space. This book is a real treat for children and grown-ups!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Involving and unusual read
I don't know what I expected when I started reading this book, but I didn't expect the quirky story I got. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Oou of this world
If you didnt know, this book was a contender for this years carnigie book awards. Now unfortunetly it didnt win but it did seem to capture the hearts of readers of all ages. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars more appropriate
I opened this up with much excitement, having enjoyed `Millions' and `Framed', however there was something missing from this that those two contained. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars kids in space
This is the story of liam digby. He's twelve. Not that you'd know it, because he's very tall for his age and he's starting to grow facial hair. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Paul Tapner

5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative book for young people or ideal to read together!
I've not read Frank Cottrell Boyce before but I absolutely loved the film "Millions" which is what ledme to choose this book. Read more
Published 17 days ago by J. Dawson

5.0 out of 5 stars Really really good.
OK I admit I'm a 33 year old woman reviewing a book written for young adults.

But this book is really good, I would have loved it at 12,18,23 as much as I do now... Read more
Published 17 days ago by A. Edmunds

5.0 out of 5 stars out of this world..
Normally for children's books my daughter who is 13 will read and do the review. This time I sat down and read this book, and had an enjoyable day doing so. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Steve Trumpet

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best
The characters are wonderful, their development heart-warming but never over-sentimental. And on top of that it's a page-turner.

Frank Cottrell Boyce is the best. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Moira Munro

5.0 out of 5 stars Charm galore!
This is a brilliant book! This and Framed are both excellent. This one is quite a random idea, but is written with charm and intelligence and humour. A very enjoyable read :o)
Published 2 months ago by Mr. D. N. Morris-adams

5.0 out of 5 stars A Screenwriter, Frank Cottrell Boyce
A screenwriter, Frank Cottrell Boyce
Wrote a great kids' book - rejoice!
For lanky young lads
And their despondent dads
Cosmic's a fabulous choice.
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