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Matt Coyne is from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. In September 2015, Matt's life was turned upside down by the arrival of his son Charlie. After three months of parenthood, he logged on to social media and wrote about his experience of being a clueless, first-time parent. Within days, his post about surviving the first few months of parenthood was shared by millions all over the world. Following this, Matt created his popular blog Man vs Baby, which now has over 400,000 followers on social media. He has two Sunday Times bestselling books based on Man vs Baby and has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, Private Eye and GQ Magazine. Matt lives in Sheffield with his son Charlie, his partner Lyndsay and a Jack Russell terrier with 'issues' called Popcorn. Frank and Red is Matt's first novel.
A lovely feel-good treat . . . Matt Coyne's beautifully crafted, warmly funny book gives us Frank and Red's perspectives on navigating the upheavals in their lives and their road to friendship. Red's reckless attempt to reunite Frank with his adult son adds some high-stakes drama, but it's the little moments of connection, compassion and healing that will melt you. * The Times * His parents have split and he's the brunt of school bulling, but precocious six-year-old Leonard (Red) is a trusting soul, and when he sets out to befriend crusty, effing, blinding, grieving widower Frank - his new neighbour - he soon finds himself on a daring mission to reunite the man with his estranged son. A warm-hearted, weepy, riotously funny, feel-good novel. * Saga * Heart-warming, perceptive and empathetic, not to mention very funny, Frank and Red is a genuine joy to read. * CultureFly * Can't put this down . . . Honest, heartwarming and woven with brilliant, warm humour. -- ANNA MATHUR, Sunday Times bestselling author Absolutely brilliant. Anyone who reads it will be highly recommending it!! Bravo -- DAISY UPTON, Sunday Times bestselling author Warm, tender and very funny. A triumph of heartstring-pulling. -- SARAH TURNER, Sunday Times bestselling author Warm, heartfelt and laugh out loud funny, I adored Frank and Red and couldn't put this book down. -- BECKY HUNTER, author of One Moment It's properly funny while packing a huge emotional punch. This is one of those books that reminds you of what it means to be human. Highly recommend. -- JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things Heartfelt, humorous and hugely entertaining. -- SAMUEL BURR, author of The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers The pair are such wonderful characters and I was utterly charmed by them from the very first page. A very funny story about friendship and acceptance. * Prima * Perfect for fans of Nick Hornby . . . The dynamic between curmudgeonly old Frank and the lively, intelligent Red is a joy to read and the two characters serve up charm in bundles. Loneliness is a central theme of Frank & Red but, set within the context of human resilience and friendship, this theme enhances the heartwarming qualities of an accomplished first novel. * Yorkshire Life *
