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The Blockbusters! by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton

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The Blockbusters!

Author
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton
Narrator
James Bibby
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Publish Date
15 May 2025
Run Time
4 hours 57 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Television, video and film

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What to expect

Year 6 goes to Hollywood!

Hilarious and heart-warming adventure by bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a major Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become extras. Rafa’s likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access to all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts!

While Rafa is getting a glimpse into the glamorous world of celebrity, his big brother has gone on the run - and is becoming famous for the wrong reasons. Luckily, the film crew’s next location might just bring the two boys closer. It’s up to Rafa to keep acting the part so that they can get back together - and home.

Critics Review

  • A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart

    Sunday Telegraph

  • Marvellous mayhem from a master at work

    Daily Mail's Christmas Books Round-Up

  • A gloriously funny, poignant caper about celebrity, Hollywood glamour, a lost home and a missing brother . . . pure joy.

    Amanda Craig

  • Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s writing shines brighter than an LED and his latest middle grade novel, The Blockbusters!, is more entertaining than a multiplex full of Oscar winners! This author has a unique talent for combining jokes, wisdom, and human relationships with a warmth and kindness that bring a smile to your face, new ideas to your brain and a glow to your heart.

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  • The author’s experience as a screenwriter brings added humour and authenticity to this thrill ride, which is full of warmth, wit and action – with a surprising final twist.

    Daily Mail

  • Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an absolute genius at creating larger-than-life tales which seem utterly plausible.. Bursting with humour and accompanied by lively black-and-white drawings, this is a compelling read.

    BookTrust

  • Featuring Lenton’s brilliantly vibrant illustrations and with fascinating insights into the thrills and chaos of film-making, The Blockbusters! will keep readers gasping and giggling right through to the final scene.

    Lancashire Evening Post

  • With the author’s authentic insight and the addition of some great illustrations this book is
    incredible, funny, glittering, full of adventure and heart

    Armadillo

  • Action-packed

    Daily Mail best children's books for holiday reading

  • Readers in search of a wildly inventive story from an author of such talent need look no further. Steven Lenton’s black and white illustrations add an extra treat.

    Books for Keeps

  • The Blockbusters! is a captivating blend of comedy, adventure and lunacy as his hero Rafa’s striking likeness to a film star gives him and his friends access to a banquet of doughnuts – and trouble.

    New Statesman

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Details
Author
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton
Narrator
James Bibby
Duration
4 hours 57 minutes
Release Date
15 May 2025
ISBN
9781035033911
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Television, video and film

Synopsis

Year 6 goes to Hollywood!Hilarious and heart-warming adventure by bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a major Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become extras. Rafa’s likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access to all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts!While Rafa is getting a glimpse into the glamorous world of celebrity, his big brother has gone on the run - and is becoming famous for the wrong reasons. Luckily, the film crew’s next location might just bring the two boys closer. It’s up to Rafa to keep acting the part so that they can get back together - and home.

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