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The Wonder Brothers

by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

$13.33

Length 4 hours 55 minutes
Language English
Narrators Evie Hargreaves, Jessica Peterson, Kenton Thomas & Nico Mirallegro

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'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph

No matter how big the show – family, friendship and adventure shine through in The Wonder Brothers by multi-award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.

Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic. The on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind.

For Middy, it’s all about patience and practice. She uses magic skills to help her out of tricky situations.

Nathan is a show-off and a total danger magnet, he is drawn to the sensation, spectacle and audience.

So when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Grand Lights Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home.

With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, Perplexion, ‘Legend of Magic’.

Full of tricks, twists and deceptions, the delightful Nathan and Middy will keep you guessing until the very end.

Children's

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, 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 and The Wonder Brothers. 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. In 2023 he launched a successful podcast with Nadia Shireen, The Island of Brilliant!, celebrating writing and illustration for children of all ages.
He lives in Merseyside with his family.

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Audiobook details

Author
Narrators Evie Hargreaves, Jessica Peterson, Kenton Thomas & Nico Mirallegro
ISBN 9781529048339
Length 4 hours 55 minutes
Language English
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Publication date
Edition Unabridged
Genre Children's
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Reviews

The Wonder Brothers is comedy gold . . . Cottrell-Boyce is an enchanter himself, and any story by him is guaranteed to get 9+ readers feverishly turning the pages. This is a wild, wacky and wonderful story. The glittering lights of Blackpool provide the backdrop for this exuberant bucket-full of fun . . . A wonder indeed, with a brilliant ringmaster controlling the action. The story zips along with all the heart and humour fans have come to expect of Frank Cottrell-Boyce.. pure entertainment Filled with love, magic, glitter, laughter, adventure and fun, this is the perfect story for every little adventure seeker this summer. This book is funny, surprising and full of the wisdom behind the principles of conjuring, including misdirection, secret-keeping, awakening love and hope in the audience. It’s so ingenious and entertaining it makes you wonder how on earth Frank Cottrell-Boyce does it. A laugh-out-loud writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s writing is as funny as ever and this book is full of laughs and capers. This is a magical story that will keep readers turning the pages trying to discover the truth behind the curtain. Funny and surprising, this book uses the principles of conjuring, including misdirection, secret-keeping and awakening hope in the audience. It’s magic. Expand reviews
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