The Wonder Brothers

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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. 'Maybe you don't believe me. Maybe you don't believe in magic. I bet you will by the time you've heard what happened to us.' 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. Praise for Noah's Gold: 'Sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect' Hilary McKay

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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. Its so ingenious and entertaining it makes you wonder how on earth Frank Cottrell-Boyce does it. * The Sunday Times *
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. * The New Statesman *
A laugh-out-loud writer * Guardian *
Frank Cottrell-Boyce's stories make you laugh and cry. He's the real deal for children of eight and over -- Amanda Craig * Guardian *
The story zips along with all the heart and humour fans have come to expect of Frank Cottrell-Boyce.. pure entertainment * The Times *
Filled with love, magic, glitter, laughter, adventure and fun, this is the perfect story for every little adventure seeker this summer. * Mini Travellers *

Author Bio

Frank Cottrell-Boyce loves magic. He tries his best with playing cards, rabbits and top hats but is happiest playing with the magic of words. He's written many award-winning children's books including Millions, Cosmic and Noah's Gold. He's also written films - including Millions, and Kensuke's Kingdom - and helped create big events like the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. He lives by the sea in Liverpool. On a clear day he can see Blackpool Tower from the end of his road. On cloudy days he worries that it might have disappeared. Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studios in Brighton and London with his dog, Big Eared Bob. He has illustrated many children's books including How To Grow A Unicorn by Rachel Morrisroe, The Taylor Turbochaser by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy and the Sainsbury's Prize-winning The Nothing To See Here Hotel series written by Steven Butler. He has illustrated two World Book Day titles and regularly appears at literary festivals and live events across the UK. Steven has his own Draw-along YouTube channel, showing how to draw a range of his characters. He has also written the multi award-nominated young fiction series Genie and Teeny. For more info visit stevenlenton.com