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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON, comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding happiness. When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a grandma he didn't know he had, things take an unexpected turn... Because the money comes with STRICT instructions...and a NEW grandpa. Frank quickly compiles a list of all the ways he can spend the money and look after his grumpy grandpa. Money may buy hot-air balloon rides, monster-truck lessons and epic parkour experiences, but can Frank discover that happiness is, in fact, priceless?Praise for Jenny Pearson SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARDBreaks records for funny and touching storytelling. David BaddielAs funny and tender as it could ever be. Frank Cottrell-BoyceHeart-warming and genuinely funny. The Times
Trade ReviewThis story handles loss and loneliness lightly, believes families should support and forgive each other, and offers lots of cheekiness and giggles. * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
Young Frank discovers that the best things in life are priceless in this family adventure. * Sunday Express *
This rollicking adventure is also a tender portrait of dysfunctional families and the importance of connecting through the generations... Wonderfully drawn characters and fizzing, funny energy collide in this joy of a book. * Daily Mail *
Pearson deals with tricky subjects with her customary blend of poignancy and humour * The Mail on Sunday *
It's heartfelt, hilarious and full of misadventure. I loved it. * Serena Patel, author of Anisha, Accidental Detective *
