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Frank Cottrell-Boyce in a blue shirt and grey trousers, leaning forwards and grinning in a grey armchair, in front of bookshelves filled with his children's books
Cover of The Blockbusters by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. A boy and girl dressed as pirates run away from a large purple octopus on a film set

Frank Cottrell-Boyce: The Blockbusters!

Manchester Central Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Families
Fiction

Tickets

FREE for schools - email to book

EVENT FOR SCHOOLS

Frank Cottrell-Boyce takes us on a hilarious Hollywood adventure with his latest brilliant book, The Blockbusters!, about a boy named Rafa, who accidentally strays onto a major movie set and swaps places with a famous actor.

Frank Cottrell-Boyce is one of Britain's most acclaimed writers for children, whose bestselling novels include Millions, Cosmic, Framed and The Astounding Broccoli Boy. Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2024 - 2026, he is also an award-winning screenwriter whose work includes Doctor Who, Kensuke's Kingdom and, with Danny Boyle, the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

Suitable for ages 9 - 11.

FREE tickets for schools - allocated on a first come, first served basis. Email to book: miriam@manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk

Venue Info

Manchester Central Library
St Peter's Square
Manchester
M2 5PD

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