Synopses & Reviews
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.
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“A joy for readers of all ages.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Sheer fun. Seek out this gold-standard novel as a possible gift for lottery-winner hopefuls of all ages.” Time Out New York
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“Stunningly original…the concept is immediately booktalkable and the telling is riveting; a book of such wealthof any kindis valuable indeed.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books (starred review)
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“Written with charm and humor, this is a touching, absorbing oddity of a book about love, grief, avarice, and generosity.” London Sunday Times
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“Sweet, fast-paced, and funny.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Now in paperback an acclaimed and brilliant debut that tells the story of two young boys who suddenly find themselves with a huge amount of money and only have seven days to spend it before it becomes worthless.
About the Author
Frank Cottrell Boyce is the author of Cosmic, Framed, and Millions, the last of which was a New York Times bestseller and was made into a movie by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle. His books have won or been nominated for numerous awards, including the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, and the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Frank is also a screenwriter, having penned the scripts for a number of feature films as well as the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. He lives in Liverpool with his family.