Details Containing Books Millions
Title | : | Millions |
Author | : | Frank Cottrell Boyce |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 272 pages |
Published | : | July 26th 2005 by HarperCollins (first published January 1st 2004) |
Categories | : | Fiction. Childrens. Young Adult. Middle Grade. Adventure |
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Paperback | Pages: 272 pages Rating: 3.67 | 3630 Users | 414 Reviews
Explanation Conducive To Books Millions
It was a one-in-a-million chance. A bag crammed with cash comes tumbling out of the air and lands right at Damian's feet. Suddenly the Cunningham brothers are rich. Very rich. They can buy anything they want. There's just one problem -- they have only seventeen days to spend all the money before it becomes worthless. And the crooks who stole the cash in the first place are closing in -- fast. A funny, brilliantly clever and utterly thrilling debut novel that is, quite simply, unforgettable.
Describe Books During Millions
Original Title: | Millions |
ISBN: | 0060733322 (ISBN13: 9780060733322) |
Edition Language: | English |
Characters: | Damian Cunningham, Anthony Cunningham |
Setting: | Cheshire, England |
Literary Awards: | Manchester Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2006), Carnegie Medal (2004) |
Rating Containing Books Millions
Ratings: 3.67 From 3630 Users | 414 ReviewsAssessment Containing Books Millions
An interesting read. I enjoyed the innocent, younger tone of the narrator paired with the more, sophisticated topic. The structure of the novel is neat and clear, simplistic vocabulary is used and the variety of characters is pleasing. However, I personally found the sequencing of the invents a little confusing, with more and more problems rising in the plot where least expected. Other than that, though, Millions was a good read, and I recommend it to people looking for a fairly challengingAs a child I would have read and enjoyed this several times, for the simple adventure once, and then a reread for figuring out the mysteries and puzzles and the how-to of economics, and then a nostalgic reread would have given me a chance to appreciate Damian's obsession and visions. As an adult, I think I want to reread it so I can appreciate the simple adventure, because upon this (first ever) read I was wrapped up in Damian and in his r'ship with his father and brother and couldn't quite
Putting this on hold after 27% because I just cant seem to get into it .....

pointless. dont bother
I have enjoyed every book I have read by Frank Cottrell Boyce. He writes fast moving quirky stories with lots of heart. This book reads like a mad cap comic adventure/mystery/coming of age tale but is also a study in childhood grief and as is usual for this author the father son relationship is central to the plot . Damien's literal take on life, his pure heart, and his obsession with the lives of catholic saints is classic Cottrell Boyce and is both hilarious and poignant.GREAT book for middle
Millions is a fun book, full of wild and also touching emotion. The main character, Damian, is fascinated with saints. Boyce does a nice job of balancing the serious elements of grief with bits of humor that add up to a compelling tale of coming-of-age and growing up. The book also raises issues of the best way to help the poor. Throughout the story, Damian is troubled with how to give and where to donate money. He turns to his saintly visions for guidance, and his heart is always in the right
I really like this book. I think that it has good messages in it as well as being an entertaining read. I especially liked the part when they are trying to hide all the money because it creates tension in the atmosphere.
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