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Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, is a multi award-winning children’s book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious ...view moreFrank Cottrell-Boyce, UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, is a multi award-winning children’s book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal.
His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children’s Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.
Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. Frank has been the judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC's One Show As You Write It competition.
Frank is a lifelong champion of children’s books. In 2023 he launched a successful podcast with Nadia Shireen, The Island of Brilliant!, celebrating writing and illustration for children of all ages.
He lives in Merseyside with his family.view less
Books by Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Pandaemonium 1660–1886: The Coming of the Machine as Seen by Contemporary Observers Millions: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Framed: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cosmic: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5William the Fourth Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ted Rules the World Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Happy Half-Hours: Selected Writings Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Astounding Broccoli Boy: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great Rocket Robbery: World Book Day 2019 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWatership Down: Gift Picture Storybook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Audiobooks by Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Goodbye Christopher Robin: A. A. Milne and the Making of Winnie-the-Pooh Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cosmic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Astounding Broccoli Boy: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRunaway Robot: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMillions: Film Tie-In Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Framed Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings