{"product_id":"the-blockbusters-paperback","title":"The Blockbusters! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Cottrell-Boyce\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven Lenton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Warm, playful, and frequently hilarious\" KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHead to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by the UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 and bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. \u003ci\u003eThe Blockbusters!\u003c\/i\u003e is fabulously illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action. Rafa's likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Rafa isn't the only one having an adventure. His big brother, Cillian, is missing. He sent Rafa a clue to his location, but he can't really be in \u003ci\u003eactual\u003c\/i\u003e Hollywood, can he? It's up to Rafa to keep acting the part of a movie star, if he is to find his brother - and home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Frank Cottrell-Boyce: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher on\u003ci\u003e Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Full of jokes and touching moments' - \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eFramed\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'He has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' -\u003ci\u003e Sunday Telegraph \u003c\/i\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Cosmic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' - Richard Osman on \u003ci\u003eRunaway Robot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Cottrell-Boyce\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi award-winning children's book author, screenwriter and the Children's Laureate 2024-2026. \u003ci\u003eMillions\u003c\/i\u003e, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. His other books include \u003ci\u003eCosmic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFramed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Astounding Broccoli Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSputnik's Guide to Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRunaway Robot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNoah's Gold\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e. He has enjoyed a long-time collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children's Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo's \u003ci\u003eKensuke's Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. Frank has been the judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC's One Show As You Write It competition. Frank is a lifelong champion of children's books. His podcast with co host Nadia Shireen, The Island of Brilliant!, celebrates writing and illustration for children of all ages. He lives in Merseyside with his family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Lenton\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studios in Brighton and London with his dog, Big Eared Bob. He has illustrated many children's books including \u003ci\u003eHead Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Taylor Turbochaser\u003c\/i\u003e by David Baddiel, \u003ci\u003eThe Hundred And One Dalmatians\u003c\/i\u003e adapted by Peter Bently, the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy and the Sainsbury's Prize-winning The Nothing To See Here Hotel series written by Steven Butler. He has illustrated two World Book Day titles and regularly appears at literary festivals and live events across the UK. Steven has his own Draw-along YouTube channel, showing how to draw a range of his characters. He has also written his own picture book \u003ci\u003ePrincess Daisy and the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNincompoop Knights'\u003c\/i\u003e and his young fiction series \u003ci\u003eGenie and Teeny\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67896207016088,"sku":"9781035033898","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/6KWfVRaV0s9781035033898.webp?v=1793818317","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/the-blockbusters-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}