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It was a one-in-a-million chance. A bag crammed with cash comes tumbling out of the air and lands right at Damian's feet. Suddenly the Cunningham brothers are rich. Very rich. They can buy anything they want. There's just one problem -- they have only seventeen days to spend all the money... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Anthony: Damian's older brother. He is obsessed with real estate and money.
- Damian: The narrator and protagonist. He is a young boy who found a bag full of money. He is obsessed with saints and being good.
- Dorothy: She works for a franchise that collects money of charities. She tells an awful lot of jokes.
- Mr. Quinn: Damian's fourth grade teacher.
- Mr. James: The principal of the Cunningham brother's new school.
- Terry: One of the Mormon;s who lives near the Cunninghams.
- Tricia: The best at art.
- Barry: Eats everyone's Pringles.
- Miss. Nugent: In charge of the nativity play.
- St. Francis: A saint.
- Jake: Add a description of this character.
- Dad: The father of the Cunningham boys.
- Glass-Eye: A bad man.
First Sentence edit
If Anthony was telling this story, he'd start with the money.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 72 of 95 in Estrela do Mar. (community list)
Preceded by Witch Week, and followed by Teodora e as Estátuas Misteriosas.
This is book 722 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Tale of Despereaux, and followed by Wolf Brother.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Country: UK
Publication Date: February 6, 2004
ISBN: 978-1405047364
Page Count: 208
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Country: UK
Publication Date: February 6, 2004
ISBN: 978-1405047364
Page Count: 208
Awards edit
- Carnegie Medal (2004)
- Guardian Award (Finalist, 2004, Shortlist)
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