Millions
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Since the death of his mother, Damian has become obsessed by saints; in order to escape the trappings of the material world, he builds a hermitage out of cardboard boxes near the railway line. One night, a bag containing £229,370 falls from the sky and flattens the hermitage. Damian is convinced it is a gift from God, and contemplates with his older brother Anthony the best way to spend it. But with only 17 days left before the national currency switches to Euros and the money becomes worthless, this proves to be much more difficult than they had anticipated.
Funny, poignant, thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining, this outstanding novel is a deserving winner of the 2004 CILIP Carnegie Medal.
Publisher: Macmillan Childrens books
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Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrell Boyce is a children's novelist and screenwriter. His first book, Millions, won the Carnegie Medal in 2005 and was made into a film by Danny Boyle. His second, Framed, is currently being filmed by the BBC. His latest book Cosmic was shortlisted for the Guardian Book Award and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
He wrote the films, Millions, 24 Hour Party People, Welcome to Sarajevo and Hilary and Jackie.
He lives in Liverpool with his wife and seven children.
Frank Cottrell Boyce, © Macmillan Children's Books
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