Framed

By: Frank Cottrell Boyce

Narrated by: Jason Hughes

A few things to know about Dylan

He is the only boy in his entire town—so forget about playing games of football.

His best friends are two pet chickens, Michaelangelo and Donatello—named after (who else?) the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

His family owns the town's only gas station/copy shop/coffee house—their Picasso Pies are to die for, but profits are still in the hole.

Criminal instincts run in his family—his sister is a mastermind-in-training, and the tax men are after his newly-absent father for ""questioning.""

And, one more small thing about nine-year-old Dylan—he's now the man of the house.

Then an enormous secret rolls into town—one that could bring back Dylan's father, rescue the family business, and involve Dylan in what very well could be the crime of the century. With the same easy mix of wit, warmth, and wonder that made his debut novel Millions an award-winning international bestseller, Frank Cottrell Boyce tells the story of a boy who reminds an entire town of the power of art.

©2006 Frank Cottrell Boyce; (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers

Charming

I purchased this book to hear the voice of my favorite DS from the Midsomer Murders tv program. Jason Hughes is charming as the narrator, Dillon. The story is well written, featuring the trials and tribulations of a modern Welsh family with an stalwart optimism that makes the impossible seem plausible. The author underscores the value of art to ordinary people without being pedantic (though occasionally one of the characters comes across as such) and the value of finding beauty in the ordinary. I know I will listen to this story again and again, and hope that Audible will carry more books read by Mr Hughes. Very pleased with this purchase.

Amazing

We absolutely, positively,
LOVED this book! We love Frank Cottrell Broyce. Three cheers for FRAMED!!!!!

Great Read

We listened to this book on a car ride and loved it. My son couldn't wait to continue after ride breaks. We all enjoyed it. The narration and story were great.

One of my favorites!

Loved it! Perfect for the entire family! One of my favorite books. The narrator does an excellent job. Going to check out more Frank Cottrell Boyce titles.

absolutely delightful

one of Boyce's best. I also reccomend Cosmic. The Narration is excellent. makes me want to visit Wales