'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph
No matter how big the show, family, friendship and adventure shine through in The Wonder Brothers by multi-award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.
'Maybe you don't believe me. Maybe you don't believe in magic. I bet you will by the time you've heard what happened to us.'
Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic. The on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind.
For Middy, it's all about patience and practice. She uses magic skills to help her out of tricky situations.
Nathan is a show-off and a total danger magnet, he is drawn to the sensation, spectacle and audience.
So when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Grand Lights Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home.
With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, Perplexion, 'Legend of Magic'.
Full of tricks, twists and deceptions, the delightful Nathan and Middy will keep you guessing until the very end.
Praise for Noah's Gold:
'Sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect' Hilary McKay
'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph
No matter how big the show, family, friendship and adventure shine through in The Wonder Brothers by multi-award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.
'Maybe you don't believe me. Maybe you don't believe in magic. I bet you will by the time you've heard what happened to us.'
Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic. The on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind.
For Middy, it's all about patience and practice. She uses magic skills to help her out of tricky situations.
Nathan is a show-off and a total danger magnet, he is drawn to the sensation, spectacle and audience.
So when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Grand Lights Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home.
With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, Perplexion, 'Legend of Magic'.
Full of tricks, twists and deceptions, the delightful Nathan and Middy will keep you guessing until the very end.
Praise for Noah's Gold:
'Sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect' Hilary McKay
No matter how big the show, family, friendship and adventure shine through in The Wonder Brothers - the dazzling new novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Noah's Gold, Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce loves magic. He tries his best with playing
cards, rabbits and top hats but is happiest playing with the magic
of words. He's written many award-winning children's books
including Millions, Cosmic and Noah's Gold. He's also written films
- including Millions, and Kensuke's Kingdom - and helped create big
events like the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. He lives by the sea
in Liverpool. On a clear day he can see Blackpool Tower from the
end of his road. On cloudy days he worries that it might have
disappeared.
Steven Lenton 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 How To Grow A Unicorn by Rachel Morrisroe, The Taylor
Turbochaser by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians
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 the multi award-nominated young
fiction series Genie and Teeny. For more info visit
stevenlenton.com
This book is funny, surprising and full of the wisdom behind the
principles of conjuring, including misdirection, secret-keeping,
awakening love and hope in the audience. It’s so ingenious and
entertaining it makes you wonder how on earth Frank Cottrell-Boyce
does it.
*The Sunday Times*
The Wonder Brothers is comedy gold . . . Cottrell-Boyce is an
enchanter himself, and any story by him is guaranteed to get 9+
readers feverishly turning the pages.
*The New Statesman*
The glittering lights of Blackpool provide the backdrop for this
exuberant bucket-full of fun . . . A wonder indeed, with a
brilliant ringmaster controlling the action.
*The Daily Mail*
A laugh-out-loud writer
*Guardian*
The story zips along with all the heart and humour fans have come
to expect of Frank Cottrell-Boyce.. pure entertainment
*The Times*
Filled with love, magic, glitter, laughter, adventure and fun, this
is the perfect story for every little adventure seeker this
summer.
*Mini Travellers*
This is a wild, wacky and wonderful story.
*The Week Junior (Book of the Week)*
Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s writing is as funny as ever and this book is
full of laughs and capers.
*Just Imagine*
This is a magical story that will keep readers turning the pages
trying to discover the truth behind the curtain.
*Children's Books Ireland*
Funny and surprising, this book uses the principles of conjuring,
including misdirection, secret-keeping and awakening hope in the
audience. It’s magic.
*The Times Best Books of the Year*
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