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Millions (Hardcover)

by Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books (6 Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405047364
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405047364
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 271,947 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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wateraid.org.uk, 2nd November 2004

...This book even managed to transform our daily journeys on London's public transport into a pleasurable experience. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.


South Yorkshire Times, 4th November 2004

This is a one in a million book. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A modern, moving tale of money and morality, 31 May 2007
By M. J. Pucci "Big Riff" (Milton Keynes, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Millions (Paperback)
Millions is the story of a young boy called Damian Cunningham who finds a bag filled with money (£229, 370, to be precise) that has seemingly fallen from the sky. His discovery comes at a time when England is about to change its currency and join the Euro, and so Damian must find a way to spend the money as quickly as possible, before it becomes worthless. Aiding him in this quest is his older brother and only confidant, Anthony; however, unlike Anthony, Damian is a boy of great conscience and sensitivity, and is frequently troubled over the question of "the right thing to do"...

Millions is funny, thought-provoking and moving - as well as being a fairly swift read. There are numerous questions raised within this story - some of them obvious, some of them less so. For example, what is the true value of money? What is the difference between selfishness and selflessness? Which is more important - personal gratification or helping other people? It also addresses issues such as trust (in the book, there are various incidents and one or two characters that cause Damian to question people's their true motives) and grief (Damian's story begins not long after the death of his mother, and his efforts at being "excellent" are a means of coping with this loss).

This book is aimed at able readers aged between 9 and 13, who will no doubt identify with the narrator (Damian) despite his idiosyncrasies, and enjoy discussing the rather grown-up themes presented so expertly by the author.

Matt Pucci
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute gem, 31 Jul 2006
By S. VOAKE (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Millions (Paperback)
I bought this book for my daughter to read on holiday, but after reading the first few pages I ended up nabbing it first. The simple, conversational style of Damian, the young narrator is utterly charming and I found the story both witty and wise. But nothing prepared me for the moment when I turned the last page and read the final paragraph - I found it both incredibly moving and joyously uplifting. Brilliant stuff, Frank. Keep 'em coming.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read!", 25 Aug 2005
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This review is from: Millions (Paperback)
This is a fantastic book for adults and children alike. It is a short, amusing tale about 2 brothers (from somewhere in or near Liverpool) who end up with a large amount of cash they need to dispose of. The younger brother, who is telling the tale has Aspergers or another form of autism, and although that is not the point of the story, it certainly features heavily in the writing style (similar to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime).

This book is perfect to read independently or aloud, in school or at home. It is truly fantastic!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best
Frank Cottrell Boyce is the best. The only thing that's wrong with his children's writing is there's not enough of it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Moira Munro

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I have not read the book myself but judging how quickly my son read this book, I would highly recommend it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I feel rich jus readin this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Humerous Good Read
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically rich
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic story
I bought this for my daughter and ended up reading it first! I started flicking through it in the bookshop, and then read the first three chapters on the bus on the way home. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
MY BOOK IS CALLED MILLIONS AND IT IS A TRUE STORY.BY FRANK COTELL BOYCE.

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