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The Extraordinary Life Of Frank Derrick, Age 81

The Extraordinary Life Of Frank Derrick, Age 81

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Frank Derrick is eighty-one. And he’s just been run over by a milk float. It was tough enough to fill the hours of the day when he was active. But now he’s broken his arm and fractured his foot, it looks set to be a very long few weeks ahead. Frank lives with his cat Bill in the typically British town of Fullwind-on-Sea. The Villages in Bloom competition is the topic of conversation amongst his neighbours but Frank has no interest in that. He watches DVDs, spends his money frivolously at the local charity shop and desperately tries to avoid the cold callers continuously knocking on his door. Emailing his daughter in America on the library computer and visiting his friend Smelly John used to be the highlights of his week. Now he can’t even do that. Then a breath of fresh air comes into his life in the form of Kelly Christmas, home help. With her little blue car and appalling parking, her cheerful resilience and ability to laugh at his jokes, Kelly changes Frank’s life. She reminds him that there is a big wide-world beyond the four walls of his flat and that adventures, however small, come to people of all ages. Frank and Kelly’s story is sad and funny, moving, familiar, uplifting. It is a small and perfect look at a life neither remarkable nor disastrous, but completely extraordinary nonetheless. For fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry this is a quirky, life affirming story that has enormous appeal. And it’s guaranteed to make you laugh.

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ISBN13: 9781447252740
ISBN10: 1447252748
Language: English
Series: Frank Derrick
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Heartwarming tale of aging, resilience, and unexpected friendship.

  • Who is this book for?

    This book offers a charming glimpse into the quiet yet extraordinary life of Frank Derrick, reminding us that every age can hold surprises. The interactions between Frank and Kelly are beautifully portrayed, bringing humor and depth to everyday struggles and joys. Readers who enjoy stories about human connections and life's simple moments will find this an uplifting and memorable read.

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