ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 Dec 2025
“Packed with jokes, non-stop action, and enticing wish-fulfilment fantasies all put across with the author’s usual supreme wit, his latest story never lets up for a moment.” BfK 5-star review
“Bursting with humour.” BookTrust
“Marvellous mayhem from a master at work.” DailyMail
ACHUKA’s primary purpose is to promote books of quality that might not automatically be on the general public’s radar. For that reason, if there’s a choice between listing a promising debut and a title by an established and already well-regarded author, the debut will always be the one that’s featured here.
But the end of the year is nigh and it would be ridiculous not to see the latest novel by Frank Cottrell-Boyce included in our Fiction listings. I am saving a close reading of this title until the appearance of the paperback in February next year (I’ve read the first few pages and it’s very funny) when I will give it a proper review. In the meantime, it being by Frank, it can be recommended with confidence.
Year 6 goes to Hollywood!
Head to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by the UK Children’s Laureate 2024-2026 and 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 actualHollywood, 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.
I’ve unleashed my vast imagination in a joyous comedy caper about Hollywood .. it’s called The Blockbusters!
Citations belowhttps://t.co/EbWRcw3ahy— Frank Cottrell-Boyce (@frankcottrell_b) May 20, 2025
We’re thrilled to have our marvellous Waterstones Children’s Laureate @frankcottrell_b here to tell us about his new globe trotting, movie star adventure The Blockbusters!🎬
Illustrated by the great Steven Lenton, shop our sprayed edge exclusive edition: https://t.co/T7aFJb7CKI pic.twitter.com/yrG98tyIKL
— Waterstones Kids (@WaterstonesKids) May 27, 2025
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