- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; First Edition edition (2 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405048581
- ISBN-13: 978-1405048583
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 536,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A little boy plays detective in an artwork scandal involving a major masterpiece.
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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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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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
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!!
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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 10 days ago by Michael Watson
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 4 months ago by Barmy_Bex
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 14 months ago by Pineapplechick48
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 20 months ago by Dr. P. Evans
Best book in the world, by a 9-year-old
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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 23 months ago by Dr. K. E. Patrick
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 23 months ago by Chris Rayner
Framed
This is a really lovely story, ideal for young teenagers male or female. Set in a simple diary style making it attractive to readers who do not like to read too much at once. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by Mrs. R. Wilkinson
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I read this book because I had to (for a children's book quiz) but I am so glad that it came to my attention. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by J. D. Folker
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Excellent book for 12-13 years, my son is actually reading it with enthusiasm! There is now a BBC drama out, based on the story starring Eve Myles and Trevor Eve. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by Ms. Lucy Mumford
A clever story...
Framed takes you on a journey from the perspective of one child in one village in Wales.
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