Frank and Red
The 'warm-hearted, weepy, riotously funny, feel-good' story of an unlikely friendship.
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4.5 • 132 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'Best book of the year!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A fantastic debut' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The brilliant, heart-warming debut novel from the Sunday Times best-selling author of Dummy and Man vs Toddler
'A lovely feel-good treat' The Times | 'Simply perfect' Daily Mirror | 'Hilariously funny... and beneath it all really quite lovely' The Metro | Brilliant, just brilliant' Huffington Post | Debut of the Year Woman and Home | A Prima Book of The Year
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Sometimes, the friend you need is the one you never saw coming.
Frank and Red are a mess.
Frank is a grumpy old curmudgeon. A recluse whose only company is the 'ghost' of his dead wife, Marcie. He is estranged from his friends, his son, and the ever-changing world beyond his front gate.
And then Red moves in next door.
Red is six. A boy struggling to adjust to the separation of his mum and dad, a new school, and the demonic school bully. Red is curious, smart, he never stops talking, and he's got a trampoline.
From the moment Red's blonde mop appears over the top of the fence that divides their two gardens, the unlikeliest of friendships is born.
. . . And it is a friendship that will change both of their lives forever.
Readers CAN'T GET ENOUGH of this INCREDIBLY MOVING debut novel:
'Raw, real and heartrending, uplifting and simply a delicious read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Moving and funny, uplifting and full of hope' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Stunningly well-written, warm hearted, incredibly funny and moving story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A beautifully written, warm and empathic read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Customer Reviews
Charming story, well told
Lovely, simple story about neighbors, family, grief, growing up, and love.
Frank has lost his wife after a long, happy marriage. He is struggling with his loss and has pretty much retreated to his home and garden, where he drinks too much and has few contacts.
Red, 6 years old, and his mother, a nurse, have just moved in next door, following a marital break-up.
Red struggles with his new school, and manages to get himself in trouble, resulting in a week’s suspension.
Hmmm…what are neighbors for, if not to help each other out!
Frank and red
Very good book. Human interaction and human nature exposed in a very thoughtful poignant way.Very nice story in our current troubled world.
Touching and Entertaining
Highly recommend this book.