Framed [Paperback]

Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2006

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? This is 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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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 033043425X
• ISBN-13: 978-0330434256
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,669,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars charming book, February 3, 2011

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This review is from: Framed (Kindle Edition)

this is a charming book.
PBS recently ran a BBC episode of this book, which prompted me to order the book.
Funny, and a quick read.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Style, December 15, 2010

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Patricia "Patricia" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Framed (Paperback)

I love this book! The characters are colorful and touching, and the story never wanes. It may not be the book for young or struggling American readers (or would at least have to be read with support), as the dialect differences need to be understood through context, but I think the majority of readers would really enjoy this story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Power to the young, June 18, 2008

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This review is from: Framed (Paperback)

Pa's garage is going bankrupt, but the arrival of mysterious glamour cars at their desolate mountain somewhere in Whales enables the children to come up with lots of plans to find new sources of income. Very funny and inspiring for teens, and well-written.