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Dylan is the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod. His parents run the Snowdonia Oasis Auto Marvel garage - and when he's not trying to persuade his sisters to play football, Dylan is in charge of the petrol log. And that means he gets to keep track of everyone coming in and out of Manod - what car they drive, what they're called, even their favourite flavour of crisps. But when a mysterious convoy of lorries trundles up the misty mountainside towards an old, disused mine, even Dylan is confounded. Who are these people - and what have they got to hide? A story inspired by a press cutting describing how, during WWII, the treasured contents of London's National Gallery were stored in Welsh slate mines. Once a month, a morale-boosting masterpiece would be unveiled in the village and then returned to London for viewing. This is a funny and touching exploration of how Art - its beauty and its value - touches the life of one little boy and his big family in a very small town.
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Frank Cottrell Boyce, father of seven, is an award-winning children's author and screenwriter whose film credits include WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, HILARY AND JACKIE and 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE. He lives in Merseyside with his family.
Frank Cottrell Boyce, father of seven, is an established British screenwriter whose film credits include WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, HILARY AND JACKIE and 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE. He lives in Merseyside with his family.
Frank Cottrell Boyce, father of seven, is an established British screenwriter whose film credits include WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, HILARY AND JACKIE and 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE. He lives in Merseyside with his family.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By M C Cordery
Format:Hardcover
Reading this book gave me the feeling prevously experienced when watching a certain type of auteurish foreign film. The sort where nothing overly significant happens but the characters are so interesting you don't want the film to end. Early in the book I found myself surrounded by a group of beautifully defined and believably idiosyncratic characters who I would gladly have shared time with regardless of the plot. It is one of those books to relish rather than to rush. I'm looking forward to sharing this one with my own children and will be gathering postcards of the featured paintings to use as bookmarks for that journey. Just like Dylan and co, a young reader could have their eyes opened to the life affirming beauty of art by this book. (How about an edition with colour plates of the artworks?) In both this title and in Millions before it the author has demonstrated his perceptive knowledge of children and their relationships with each other and with adults - he has certainly found a niche in this genre, while being skillful enough and resourceful enough to write two very different books. I'm certainly looking forward to the next one.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Millions was very charming, but Framed is, for me, really a joy of a book. Frank has beautifully captured the essence of small-town life in North Wales and bottled it along with a splendid central boy character, Dylan, adding top notes of naivety, humour and hopefulness. The result is pure Frank - who's a "top man" as they say in the North-West and as nice as they come. More books, please, and how about one set in Cheshire?
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By E. Dawson
Format:Hardcover
A hilariously funny and imaginative novel based on an true story from the Second World War when paintings from the National Gallery were stored in Welsh slate-mines for safe-keeping.
Follow the saga of Dylan and Co. and the little town of Manod as they discover millions of pounds worth of paintings in the mines and then plot to commit the perfect(!) robbery.
Written in parts as a log book from the SNOWDONIA OASIS AUTO MARVEL, this book is easy to read and difficult to put down.
A really heart-warming story that'll make you laugh your socks off!!
Follow the saga of Dylan and Co. and the little town of Manod as they discover millions of pounds worth of paintings in the mines and then plot to commit the perfect(!) robbery.
Written in parts as a log book from the SNOWDONIA OASIS AUTO MARVEL, this book is easy to read and difficult to put down.
A really heart-warming story that'll make you laugh your socks off!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By S. Stevens
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. It was charming, funny and believable. I loved Dylan and his family and all the peripheral characters in this tiny Welsh village. I haven't read MILLIONS but look forward to more of Frank's engaging writing. You will NOT fail to enjoy this book!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Lilly T
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have just finished reading Framed and feel like the sun should be shining outside.
Framed is one of those books that you don't want to finish. It is full of charm and warmth.
There are so many great characters that you want to find out more about - does Mr Davis build up his life again to become happy? - what happens to the blossoming romance between Lester and Ms Stannard? Dylan is such a well formed character that you want to know what else happens to him and his family.
I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading anything. It is a delight.
Framed is one of those books that you don't want to finish. It is full of charm and warmth.
There are so many great characters that you want to find out more about - does Mr Davis build up his life again to become happy? - what happens to the blossoming romance between Lester and Ms Stannard? Dylan is such a well formed character that you want to know what else happens to him and his family.
I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading anything. It is a delight.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I rushed out and bought this after having read Millions and thinking it was one of the best children's books I'd read for ages. Framed did not disappoint either.
The narrator is Dylan, the only schoolboy left in the dying Welsh town of Manod. Dylan's family run a petrol station, and are scraping to make ends meet. The town is turned upside down after a bunch of mysterious men are seen travelling up the mountain which looms over the town and Dylan and his family investigate.
This is written as a kind of diary by Dylan. There are many wonderful things about this book. It is both serious and has a wonderful lightness of touch. The juxtaposition of the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and high art works tremendously well. What I loved best is that Dylan's voice is so authentic. Cottrell Boyce inhabits perfectly the thought processes of a small boy, whilst at the same time letting us see the poignancy of the 'real' adult world underneath. Dylan's acceptance of both worlds and his impartiality in recounting them give them a realism, humour and tenderness which lifts this writing right out of the ordinary.
Fantastic.
The narrator is Dylan, the only schoolboy left in the dying Welsh town of Manod. Dylan's family run a petrol station, and are scraping to make ends meet. The town is turned upside down after a bunch of mysterious men are seen travelling up the mountain which looms over the town and Dylan and his family investigate.
This is written as a kind of diary by Dylan. There are many wonderful things about this book. It is both serious and has a wonderful lightness of touch. The juxtaposition of the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and high art works tremendously well. What I loved best is that Dylan's voice is so authentic. Cottrell Boyce inhabits perfectly the thought processes of a small boy, whilst at the same time letting us see the poignancy of the 'real' adult world underneath. Dylan's acceptance of both worlds and his impartiality in recounting them give them a realism, humour and tenderness which lifts this writing right out of the ordinary.
Fantastic.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By L. Baker
Format:Hardcover
Framed takes you on a journey from the perspective of one child in one village in Wales.
My year 7 students in school where set Framed as a novel and overall they loved it.
Framed contains all the key elements a novel should; humour, suspense and likeable characters.
By the middle of the novel you are living every minute with the characters. I thoroughly recommend it!!
My year 7 students in school where set Framed as a novel and overall they loved it.
Framed contains all the key elements a novel should; humour, suspense and likeable characters.
By the middle of the novel you are living every minute with the characters. I thoroughly recommend it!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
My first knowing of this author, Frank Cottrell Boyce, was the book "Millions" which, at the time was very good. I wanted more by the same talanted author and Framed knocked Millions off the score board - the best book I have found for a long time.
If you are thinking of buying a book, look no further, this is a brilliant story about crime and paintings involved with a normal family living in Wales.
I would say it is sutible to 10 years or over.
I hope this has helped!
If you are thinking of buying a book, look no further, this is a brilliant story about crime and paintings involved with a normal family living in Wales.
I would say it is sutible to 10 years or over.
I hope this has helped!
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Light-hearted entertainment
Based (loosely) on some historical facts, 'Framed' tells the tale of a group of children in a remote area of Gwynedd who try hard to keep their family business going during the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Harrison
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Framed
I like the book because it's interesting and witty and a whole bundle of fun. I also like the different cars in the book. Minnie and Tom were my favourite characters.
Published 4 months ago by Wifenotlodger
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Well worth reading again
Excellent story, well written with a feel good factor ending, this is my second time of reading and I enjoyed it even more.
Published 5 months ago by roadrunner
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Hilarious and Touching
Having loved Millions I bought this book, this time set in Manod in North Wales. Floods in London caused the contents of the national gallery to be evacuated to the old slate... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sir Furboy
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What a picture
I've been hunting for this book ever since I saw a TV adaptation of it some years ago. I couldn't remember the title nor the author and I just happened on the book by chance. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Michael Watson
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A bit slow, not the best but worth a read
I was talking to my colleagues in my lunch break the other day and we started discussing our 'favourite books', my manager told me about 'Framed' and said how much she loved it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Barmy_Bex
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Never read this book.
The book doesn't grip your attention until the very end, and it was very boring and dull.
Throughout the whole book the storyline stayed the same and nothing major... Read more
Throughout the whole book the storyline stayed the same and nothing major... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2011 by Pineapplechick48
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A thoughly readable book.
The book is thoroughly enjoyable.
Its mixture of fact and fiction makes an enjoyable read.
Its mixture of fact and fiction makes an enjoyable read.
Published on 14 Sep 2010 by Dr. P. Evans
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Best book in the world, by a 9-year-old
This review is being given by my 9-year-old:
Last year we went on a plane trip to the United States for Christmas. Read more
Last year we went on a plane trip to the United States for Christmas. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2010 by Dr. K. E. Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great to read aloud
We are always looking for new books to read aloud to our 9-year old daughter - books which will grip her imagination. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2010 by Chris Rayner
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