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The astounding Broccoli Boy

Name: The astounding Broccoli Boy
Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce

Frank Cottrell Boyce

15 May 2025

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Book Synopsis

The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure. Written by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton. Perfect for children aged 8+. Green by day, hero by night! 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. 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 . . . 'Brilliantly funny, believable and very human' - The Bookseller 'A funny, silly and underlyingly serious story about self-belief . . . and the value of being nice to people' - The Sunday Times

About The Author

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children's Laureate 2024-2026, is a multi award-winning children's book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah's Gold, The Wonder Brothers and The Blockbusters!. He has enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children's Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo's Kensuke's Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. Frank has been the judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC's One Show As You Write It competition. Frank is a lifelong champion of children's books. His podcast with co host Nadia Shireen, The Island of Brilliant!, celebrates writing and illustration for children of all ages. He lives in Merseyside with his family.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781035047178
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, (15 May 2025)
Number of Pages: 392
Weight: 290 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 198 x 131 x 26 mm
Categories:: Children and Teenage: Adventure Fiction Children and Teenage: Humour Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups)