Frank Derrick is eighty-two. And apparently that makes him old. But he just doesn't feel old. Sure, his limbs ache, he can't sleep more than a few hours a night and it takes him a while to get going in the morning. But he's still Frank. A dad, a granddad, a friend to Bill the cat.

So when he receives a phone call from Los Angeles with news that his grown-up daughter's life is falling apart, his natural instinct is to drop everything to be with her. Unfortunately for Frank, that means using his life savings and putting himself in danger of losing his home. But then, Frank's never been one for long-term plans. He can sort out where he and Bill the cat will live when he's back.

And so Frank gets on a plane for the first time in his life. He was never much good at helping his daughter through crises when she was growing up. He left all that to his wife Sheila, who died nearly ten years ago. Now it's time to step up to his role of father to Beth. Joining forces with his determined granddaughter Laura, they begin The Reunion Project in an attempt to bring some happiness back into Beth's life and to bring the family back together again for one happy family holiday.

Filled with moments of great sadness, joy and humour Frank Derrick's Holiday of A Lifetime reminds us all to make the most of every day and to appreciate those closest to us.

A brilliantly quirky and refreshing narrative of the modern holiday through the eyes of a very British pensioner

About the Author

Born in London ages ago to his two parents, Frank and Jenny, J.B. Morrison is a musician and already the author of three novels - Storage Stories, Driving Jarvis Ham and The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81. Goodnight Jim Bob is an autobiographical account of his ten years as singer with punk-pop band Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine.

With Carter USM J. B. Morrison had 14 top 40 singles and a number one album. He played all over the world and headlined Glastonbury. He's also made a ton of solo albums and written the screenplay for a film. Plus he was in a musical, in 2010 at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Is there no end to his talents? Yes. Everything not mentioned here. Don't ask him to put up a shelf or cook you dinner. The shelf will fall off the wall and you won't like the food.

Reviews
Seriously heart-warming * Easyjet Traveller magazine *
Quirky, funny and uplifting experience * Candis magazine *
Set to be a cult hit this summer, we recommend this warm and very funny read * Stylist *
Reminds you to grab hold of life and make sure you take all chances with both hands * Sam's Book Corner *
Fantastic, a truly one of a kind novel * Becca's Books *
An enjoyable, funny and moving read * From First Page to Last *
'I was hooked on the novel and couldn't put it down * Erin's Choice *
One of those books you just don't want to put down * Portobello Bookblog *



Book Information
ISBN 9781447292036
Author J.B. Morrison
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 336g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 18mm