Framed

From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026

"A writer of comic genius – he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart" – The Sunday Telegraph

The perfect crime is a work of art in Frank Cottrell Boyce's funny and touching story, Framed. With a cover illustration by award-winner Steven Lenton, this bestselling and award-winning book promises a delightful read.

Meet Dylan:

• Dylan is accidentally caught up in the crime of the century.
• Life in the tiny Welsh town of Manod has been dull for him—he's the only boy there, with only his chickens for company.
• Everything changes when he spots a mysterious convoy of lorries heading for the disused mines.

What happens next?

These lorries are carrying a very precious cargo, and Dylan's curiosity leads him to investigate. Before he knows it, he's thrown headlong into the greatest art heist in history... probably.

A laugh-out-loud story about a very unlikely crime, Framed has been shortlisted for:

• The CILIP Carnegie Medal
• The Blue Peter Book Award

"Ingeniously comic" – Independent