Recommended children's booklists sorted by age or topic

Home > Books > The Blockbusters!

The Blockbusters!

Add to Favourites
Please login to bookmark Close

Book Synopsis

Year 6 goes to Hollywood!

Hilarious and heart-warming adventure by bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Gorgeous hardback illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton.
When 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!
But 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 actual 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.

Our Review Panel says...

Beloved Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce‘s returns with the usual humour and storytelling mastery in the movie-making-themed The Blockbusters!.

The story begins when brothers Rafa and Cillian must move in with their Uncle Miles as their family faces housing difficulties and Rafa’s class go to visit a movie set. A comedy mix-up leads to Rafa resembling a huge film celebrity at all kinds of star-studded chaos ensues!

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who has experience of the film industry, combines cinematic insight with deep empathy for modern children’s lived experiences, resulting in a warm, funny and insightful story recommended for Year 6.

This book is available on these booklists:

The Blockbusters!

Add to Favourites (0)
Please login to bookmark Close
the blockbusters

Book Details

Format:
Publisher:
Publish Date:

SAVE 20% with Peters

Visit our booklists on Amazon

Support independent Bookshops

Booklists you might also like...

Subscribe to our newsletter

Your Review

Stone Girl Bone Girl

review

Year group(s) the book is most suitable for:

Year group(s) the book is most suitable for:

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?

Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?

yes

Curriculum links (if relevant)

Curriculum links (if relevant)

Any other comments

Any other comments