A book by the new Children's Laureate for 2024-2026 - Frank Cottrell-Bryce.
The perfect crime – it's a work of art!
Dylan has accidentally been caught up in the crime of the century. Up until now he's been bored stiff, as the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod, with only his chickens for company.
Until one day, he spots a mysterious convoy of lorries heading straight for the disused mines. They're carrying a very precious cargo and when Dylan decides to investigate, he is quickly thrown headlong into the greatest art heist in history . . . probably.
A story inspired by a press cutting describing how, during World War II, the treasured contents of London's National Gallery were stored in Welsh slate mines. Once a month, a morale-boosting masterpiece would be unveiled in the village and then returned to London for viewing. This is a funny and touching exploration of how art – its beauty and its value – touches the life of one little boy and his big family in a very small town.
A laugh-out-loud story about a very unlikely crime, shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie medal and the Blue Peter Book Award.
Suitable for readers from 9-11 years.
Author: Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Cover illustration: Steven Lenton
Notes for Mortals:
Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 9781529008784
Number of pages: 400
Dimensions: 19.6 x 2.7 x 12.9 cm
Published: 21/02/2019
