Framed
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven Lenton, Jason Hughes
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
The perfect crime – it’s a work of art, in Frank Cottrell Boyce’s ingenious story, Framed, read aloud by actor Jason Hughes.
Dylan is the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod. His parents run the Snowdonia Oasis Auto Marvel garage – and when he’s not trying to persuade his sisters to play football, Dylan is in charge of the petrol log. And that means he gets to keep track of everyone coming in and out of Manod – what car they drive, what they’re called, even their favourite flavour of crisps. But when a mysterious convoy of lorries trundles up the misty mountainside towards an old, disused mine, even Dylan is confounded. Who are these people – and what have they got to hide?
A story inspired by a press cutting describing how, during World War II, the treasured contents of London’s National Gallery were stored in Welsh slate mines. Once a month, a morale-boosting masterpiece would be unveiled in the village and then returned to London for viewing. This is a funny and touching exploration of how Art – its beauty and its value – touches the life of one little boy and his big family in a very small town.
Reviews
I mean FCB is a good writer, but it doesn't match the brief! It says a perfect crime, it's a work of art, but they never actually do it! It's a good idea but the crime bit they never really do it. I like the characters and the build up but the main bit is a bit weak and not really expressed. Quality score:9.1 Brief match:1.0 Ending:8.9. Overall:6.333 Yes I might recommend it.
Anonymous 22.06.2024
Star Reviewer
This book was brilliant, it was funny and intersting. I like how it was written like a diary. It was intresting how it was set in such an insignificant place.
Lord Raccoon Snivel 20.07.2023
It's really good! A bit confusing at the start, but at the end you're completely hooked. My favourite character might have been Minnie, the main character's sister! I would recommend this book to people in my age range!
Anonymous 31.07.2021
this book is about paintings
Anonymous 26.07.2021
This book is really interesting i would recommend it if you like adventure, art and crime.
Marshal Mistral Pawprint 19.07.2021
It was OK but there where still some loose ends at the end o f the book which where slightly annoying but otherwise it was a book.
Anonymous 23.07.2020
This book is very funny and has lots of humour.
Anonymous 23.07.2019
