Damian Cunningham is a young boy, somewhat eccentric in the fact that he is completely obsessed with saints. “It all began when Mum was in the hospital. The doctors were saints, the nurses were angels… Our school at the time was All Saints Primary, which was also helpful.” Damian claims to have visions, and he craves to be ‘good’ all the time. Millions is told from his point of view. Damian’s older brother, Anthony, is very money-centered, and constantly prattles on about European Monetary Union. The EMU is Great Britain’s changing from pounds to euros. The brothers live with their father in a “…three-bedroom detached with substantial gardens and solar panels.” Damian finds this unsaintly, so he builds himself a hermitage. By slotting old cardboard boxes together, he makes a little hideout by the railroad tracks. One night, Damian is feeling restless, so he goes for a walk. As he sits shivering in his hermitage, he prays to God. Apparently, God feels sorry for Damian and gives him a gift – a huge bag stuffed with money. With Euro Changeover Day is coming up, Damian and Anthony believe that they’ve got it made. Unfortunately, they discover that life is not that great. A money craze in the school playground, three men with fake accents, a suspiciously smart social worker, and a sinister man with a glass eye? Follow along as the Cunningham brothers learn that money definitely does not solve all problems. Frank Boyce skilfully deals with such issues as greed, death, and staying true to yourself. Readers of most ages and backgrounds will be able to identify with the realistic characters, setting, and situations.
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