The Astounding Broccoli Boy, by Frank Cottrell Boyce
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From Frank Cottrell Boyce—the beloved, award-winning, New York Times–bestselling author of Millions and Cosmic—comes another hilarious, heartbreaking, and completely original middle grade novel.
Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for anything. That sort of planning pays off when you’re the smallest kid in your class. Rory is even prepared (mostly) for Tommy-Lee, his nemesis, who starts most days by throwing Rory out of the back of the school bus. Don’t be scared, his favorite book says, be prepared. And Rory aims to be. What’s more heroic than that?
But Rory isn’t prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green and finds himself stuck in an experimental hospital ward. The doctors are just as baffled as Rory is, and that’s when he begins to wonder: What if this isn’t caused by his genes, or a virus, or something he ate? What if it’s something even more extraordinary? After all, more than a few superheroes’ careers began when they turned green. Could this be a sign that he’s meant for something greater? Rory is going to find out—and that’s going to start with escaping from the hospital.
The Astounding Broccoli Boy, by Frank Cottrell Boyce- Amazon Sales Rank: #210501 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-08
- Released on: 2015-09-08
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.80" h x 1.20" w x 5.70" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 384 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 4–6—When Rory Rooney, the smallest boy in his year and sadly the target of bullies including Grim Komissky, suddenly turns green on a class trip, he is blamed and ridiculed before a helicopter whisks him to a London hospital. Fearful he could be contagious, doctors aren't taking any chances while the "Killer Kittens" virus is ravaging England. Rory is dismayed to learn he is stuck in quarantine, being watched like he's a fish in a bowl, with the only other known sufferer of the mysterious green affliction—his arch nemesis, Grim (real name Tommy-Lee). Hoping their greenness means they are secretly superheroes, Rory and Tommy-Lee become convinced they have acquired superpowers. Rory is positive his brain now works at 200% capacity and that he can "slightly" teleport, while Tommy-Lee seems to be able to unlock coded doors while sleepwalking. Boyce has woven a quirky and madcap adventure full of resplendent British humor and colloquialisms. Rory and Grim band together, escaping from the hospital during the evenings, encountering loyal penguins, becoming entangled in an unfortunate royal hostage situation, and uncovering another green child—Koko. As the trio work to discover the cause of their mysterious color, they also learn what makes a true friend. VERDICT Humorous and fast-paced, this distinctive tale with well-developed characters will appeal to those readers who have ever searched for their own superpowers.—Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA
Review “Humorous and fast-paced, this distinctive tale with well-developed characters will appeal to those readers who have ever searched for their own superpowers.” (School Library Journal (starred review))“Boyce provides readers with a fast-paced and hysterically funny adventure while also exploring the nature of fear, friendship, and family.” (Booklist (starred review))“A lengthy novel told in short chapters, it also offers up a message worth embracing: ‘The thing that makes you different,’ Rory concludes, ‘is the thing that makes you Astounding.’” (Publishers Weekly)“Cottrell Boyce, of Millions, mocks neurotic adults, the quinoa craze, and media fearmongering in this funny, sentimental, thematic smorgasbord of a novel that serves up equal helpings of satire and compassion.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Rory’s superhero conviction is . . . gently humorous, and the kids’ wild adventures through the city, culminating in an epic rescue at the top of the city’s famous Shard, are comedic and exhilarating. A solid original adventure.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)“Boyce’s mash-up of comic-book tropes and coming-of-age struggles is funny. . . . Race, identity, individuality, courage, friendship—Boyce’s young heroes tackle these serious themes, too, offering up wise-beyond-their-years takeaways like: ‘The thing that makes you different from everyone else—that’s your superpower.’” (The Horn Book)
From the Back Cover
Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for anything. That sort of planning pays off when you're the smallest kid in your class. Rory is even prepared (mostly) for Tommy-Lee, his nemesis, who starts most days by throwing Rory out of the back of the school bus. Don't be scared, his favorite book says, be prepared. And Rory aims to be. What's more heroic than that?
But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green and finds himself stuck in an experimental hospital ward. The doctors are just as baffled as Rory is, and that's when he begins to wonder: What if this isn't caused by his genes, or a virus, or something he ate? What if it's something even more extraordinary? After all, more than a few superheroes' careers began when they turned green. Could this be a sign that he's meant for something greater? Rory is going to find out—and that's going to start with escaping from the hospital.
Frank Cottrell Boyce, the acclaimed author of Millions and Cosmic, has written another modern classic, a funny, whimsical, and heartwarming story about the ways in which so many of the things we see in others are rarely only skin-deep.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fine, But It's No "Framed" By Pop Bop I am a huge fan and promoter of Boyce's book Framed. I admire the characters, the clever plot, the great one-liners, and Boyce's ability to balance broad humor, deadpan funny dialogue, subtle wit and touches of sensitive insight. It's probably because I so like "Framed" that I was somewhat disappointed by this effort.To the good, our hero, Rory, is reasonably appealing, although his sad sack persona wears thin early on. The plot weaves back and forth between standard issue bully messaging, and silly/antic over the top action and twists. Of most importance, there are loads of dead on one-liners and subtle, clever, wry throwaway observations and descriptions. There are plenty of very funny set pieces, (for example when the boys try their hands at being super-villains and mistakenly try to rob a disco named "The Bank"). So, there's a lot going on here that's very good, and all of the signature Boyce ability to write laugh out loud material.But that said, the book reads like an uneven series of sketches, some successful and some not so much, loosely strung together with the we-just-turned-green angle. The odd effect is that as the book wanders about it feels both slight and yet overlong - at the same time. I was willing to read it all in order to sift out the top drawer scenes and lines, but I really wonder whether a younger reader, (probably already up to the gills with bully messages), would be so patient.So, my bottom line is that any Boyce is good Boyce, but this isn't the best Boyce.(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Frank Cottrell Boyce is just a really good storyteller... who hits just the right balance of wisdom and humor... By KidsReads Frank Cottrell Boyce is just a really good storyteller, the kind of guy you’d probably like to have around at family reunions or campfires, who hits just the right balance of wisdom and humor, and whose imagination knows no bounds. You may be most familiar with his book MILLIONS, which was not only a bestselling novel but also a feature film. Now Boyce is back with THE ASTOUNDING BROCCOLI BOY, a new twist on the superhero motif.Like many superheroes-to-be, Rory Rooney’s real-life self is hardly impressive. He’s the smallest kid in his class and he’s perpetually bullied by Grim Komissky and his trusty assistants. Grim eats Rory’s sandwich every day for lunch (making it even harder for Rory to grow), and he also pushes Rory on the schoolyard, off the bus . . . you get the picture. But when Rory accidentally almost kills Grim by offering him a snack made with nuts, Rory’s life really takes a turn for the worse. Grim’s henchmen are out for revenge while Grim is in the hospital for an extended stay, and while on a school field trip, they push Rory into the river. But when Rory emerges . . . he’s turned bright green. Not “sick to my stomach” green --- bright broccoli green.Rory is rushed to a London hospital, where he finds out he’s not alone --- and that the green person sharing his isolation chamber is probably the last person he’d want to be stranded with. But Rory decides to make the best of it, especially when he discovers the other boy can sleepwalk his way out of a locked hospital ward and that Rory himself can “slightly teleport.” Could the two boys, like the Incredible Hulk and the Green Lantern and other green heroes before them, have developed superpowers?As the two boys venture out into a London that is increasingly on edge --- there is a cat-borne epidemic running rampant, rumors of aliens and wild animals in the streets --- they come to rely on one another despite themselves. And they discover that being a superhero might not be such a big secret after all: “If you need a hero, you have to be one,” Rory’s dad tells him --- and Rory and his new friends prove that point again and again.Their story becomes increasingly bizarre, bordering on absurd --- they gain a hilarious penguin sidekick, for example, as well as a third green hero whose superpower is being in charge. But the lessons they learn through their memorable adventures are ones that kids will recognize and value --- the importance of overcoming negative first impressions, the ability to change for the better, and the recognition that our differences might be what makes us special --- even super.Reviewed by Norah Piehl
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wild & Crazy Romp down a circuitous path! By NC I think the real message of this book is that we are all Super in some way. It is a wild and crazy romp with two, then three children who have turned green, as green as broccoli. I would not recommend it as a way to deal with bullies. While the bullying problem does get solved, it doesn't get solved in a way that could be duplicated. I like the fact that the puny guy ends up strong and the big guy is revealed as scared. Fun, funny and astounding adventures. A real page turner. I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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