The Lovereading4Kids comment
Comic and cosmic, this is a roller coaster adventure that takes Liam Digby up into space with a handful of other children and their parents. It’s an hilarious journey of discovery as Liam hurtles around the world finding out exactly what makes children and adults different.
The Lovereading Comment: This is the eagerly awaited third novel from an author who has already won and been shortlisted for numerous prestigious awards including the Carnegie with his debut novel Millions and his second novel Framed. This latest triumph is both bittersweet and hilariously down-to-earth. It’s a heart-warming exploration of a father-son relationship in a world where everyone wants to grow up fast, and then stay young forever. A wonderful story about life’s ups and downs.
Reader Reviews
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- Sidney Greenslade, age 13 - 'Cosmic is an exciting, funny and clever book about a normal boy who's very above-average height leaves him and his friends in danger... in deep, dark, space!'
- Holly Wilkins, age 13 - 'I liked this book because it was funny and 'outside the box'. It's a quick and easy read filled with humour, so read this book!'
- Tomasz Hawryszczuk, age 11 - 'A really funny book about a 12 year old boy who is tall for his age and is mistaken for an adult. He pretends to be an adult but it's not as easy as he thinks. I will read more from this author. 10/10.'
- Finn Rix-Clancy, age 13 - 'Cosmic is a fun book, I really enjoyed it and give it 4 stars out of 5.'
- Rose spear, age 11 - 'Liam is an ordinary twelve year old boy but how on earth did he end up orbiting the moon? Find out in this amazing book full of adventure and excitement.'
- Olivia Shaw, age 10 - 'Cosmic is a brilliant book. It’s full of adventure and excitement. All the way through, I just never knew what would happen next!'
- Stephanie Chaplin, age 12 - 'I loved reading Cosmic and it is definitely one of the best books I have ever read!'
Synopsis
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce
It's one giant leap for all boy-kind in Frank Cottrell Boyce's out-of-this-world story: Cosmic. Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force-defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or to be offered the chance to drive 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. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up. Includes bonus material and discussion questions from Frank Cottrell Boyce, and illustrations by Steven Lenton.
Reviews
Funny, engaging and in the end rather moving. -- Charlie Higson Guardian
A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart. -- Sunday Telegraph
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Book Info
Format
Paperback
384 pages
Author
Frank Cottrell Boyce
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Author's Website
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Publisher
Macmillan an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Publication date
26th March 2015
ISBN
9781447265566
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