Frank Cottrell Boyce Book order (chronological)

Die Mumins feiern 80. Geburtstag! Angesichts der Schrecken des Zweiten Weltkriegs gerät eine junge Malerin in eine Schaffenskrise. Um sich daraus zu befreien, schreibt sie ein Märchen über einen Troll und seine Mutter, die auf der Suche nach dem Vater allerhand Gefahren überstehen müssen, bis sie endlich den Ort ihrer Träume finden. Das ist die Geschichte von Tove Jansson und ihren »Mumins«. Mit den kleinen, drolligen Kreaturen wollte die Künstlerin vor 80 Jahren der Hoffnungslosigkeit und Verzweiflung, die die Welt ergriffen hatten, etwas entgegensetzen. Was sie erschuf, war ein Welterfolg.

Year 6 goes to Hollywood! Head to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The Blockbusters! is fabulously 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.

Adventure and camaraderie are at the heart of this illustrated novel by acclaimed author Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The story weaves together themes of family and friendship, creating a vibrant narrative that captivates readers. With its dazzling illustrations, the book promises an engaging experience that highlights the bonds between characters while embarking on an exciting journey.

A man's rare ageing disorder and his obsession with a 17th-Century apocalyptic prophet, threaten to disrupt his (mostly) happy marriage

Suddenly the Prime Minister is repeating all of Ted's great ideas like Monday's off for everyone ... there's definitely something fishy going on! A hilarious comedy caper from award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

A Bible Study book for individuals or groups, which explores how the Bible today can help us better to understand our increasingly multi-cultural world and society, especially in light of those people fleeing war, poverty and oppression. What does the Bible have to say about xenophobia? How can we contribute to the rebuilding of a world of peace in our lives and local communities today? Welcoming the Stranger is part of the all new series, How the Bible can Help us Understand. These short books are aimed at ordinary people committed in their faith and wanting to live Christianly, but not brought up in a Bible-studying tradition. They prompt intelligent thought, reflection and guidance on issues that really matter to people, using illustrations from life and popular culture as well as studies of Bible passages. They are not ‘The Bible has all the answers’, but ‘How can the Bible contribute to my understanding?’.

Important figures in British life talk about what Europe means to them

'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect.' Hilary McKay Packed with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah's Gold is the exciting novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+. Being the smallest doesn't stop you having the biggest ideas. Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister's geography field trip. Everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They're hungry. Their phones don't work and Noah has broken the internet. There's no way of contacting home . . . Disaster! Until Noah discovers a treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold. 'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph

What if your best friend was a robot? A funny and heartwarming adventure from award-winning author, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, with illustrations by Steven Lenton.

A Bible Study book for individuals or groups, which explores how the Bible today can help us better to understand themes of forgiveness. Why should we forgive? What if the subject of our forgiveness is underserving? What is Jesus' scandal of grace? What difference will being able to forgive make to our lives?

Before the first man on the moon . . . there was a mutt on the moon!

Vom Loser zum Mädchenschwarm wider Willen Eigentlich ist George ein ganz normaler Junge. Mädchen interessieren ihn nicht – na ja, vielleicht bis auf Daniella. Und in der Regel interessieren sich Mädchen auch nicht für ihn. Na ja, vielleicht bis auf Daniella. Doch dann bekommt er zu seinem Geburtstag ein ungewöhnliches Geschenk von seinem Großvater und plötzlich kann er sich vor Aufmerksamkeit und Liebesbekundungen kaum noch retten. Was ist bloß passiert? Wie wird er all die Mädchen wieder los? Und warum interessiert sich ausgerechnet Daniella nicht mehr für ihn?

A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over forty years, Richard Adams' spellbinding classic Watership Down is one of the best-loved animal stories of all time. Set in the beautiful English countryside of the Berkshire Downs, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a small band of rabbits fleeing the destruction of their home by a developer. Led by a stout-hearted pair of brothers, Fiver and Hazel, they leave the safety of Sandleford Warren in search of refuge, skirting danger at every turn.

The Blythes are a big, warm, rambunctious family who live on a small farm and sometimes foster children. Now Prez has come to live with them. But, though he seems cheerful and helpful, he never says a word. Then one day Prez answers the door to someone claiming to be his relative. This small, loud stranger carries a backpack, walks with a swagger and goes by the name of Sputnik. As Prez dithers on the doorstep, Sputnik strolls right past him and introduces himself to everyone in the household. Prez is amazed at the response. The family pat Sputnik on the head, call him a good boy and drop food into his mouth. It seems they all think Sputnik is a dog.

Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen ...But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be. But what if it's not in their genes, or a virus, or something they ate? What if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero? Rory can't wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be

Witzige und kluge Superheldengeschichte des preisgekrönten Kinderbuchautors Frank Cottrell Boyce: Rory ist gerne gut vorbereitet. Er weiß genau, was man bei Wespenstichen macht, wie man einen Nilpferdangriff abwehrt oder eine Mobbingattacke. Doch was, wenn sich das eigene Gesicht plötzlich grün verfärbt? Rory landet als medizinische Sensation auf der Isolierstation eines Krankenhauses, zusammen mit Tommy-Lee, dem Oberfiesling aus seiner Klasse. Sind die beiden vielleicht zu Superhelden mutiert? Um das herauszufinden, stürzen sie sich nun Nacht für Nacht mit dem Fensterputz-Aufzug in die verrücktesten Abenteuer ...

Oh oh! Das Wunderauto Tschitti hat seinen Chronomaten aktiviert und die Familie Tooting landet kurzerhand im finstersten Kreidezeitalter, wo Klein-Harry fast von einem hungrigen Tyrannosaurus Rex verspeist wird. Und auch in der Eiszeit ist es nicht besonders gemütlich, dafür geht es im New York der 20er Jahre umso lustiger zu. Doch vielleicht hätte Klein-Harry doch nicht das Dinosaurierei mitnehmen sollen …

The third official sequel to James Bond author, Ian Fleming's, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by one of the country's favourite writers.

The super second sequel to Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by one of the country's favourite authors.

Good Guide Julie narrates her experience of helping two brothers from Mongolia who are adjusting to a new school and a new life in Liverpool.

Down on their luck, the Tooting family buys an old camper van and begins repairing it, but after installing an engine that once belonged to an extraordinary car, they are off to find other original parts, pursued by a sinister man who wants Chitty for himself

Super-sized Liam is the only 12 year old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or be offered the chance to ride a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space.

A little boy turns the perfect crime into a work of art.A little boy turns the perfect crime into a work of art.

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. Performed by Simon Jones