Millions is about a fourth grader named Damian Cunningham who is going through a rough time in his life. His mother has passed away and he had to transition into a new home with a new school. Throughout the story, Damian is obsessed with Saints and often quotes the Saints. One day Damian finds a bag of money or pounds that have fallen off of a train. Damian and his brother are in a rush to spend the money because the government is switching to the euro. The story is quite comical at times to see what the boys spend the money on and how they buy other kids at the school stuff so they will do favors in return. The story is also sad at times because Damian is having a hard time coping with his mother’s death and his fear of losing his father.
The book is very entertaining and I think students of all ages would enjoy it. I would love to see what my students would do if they found a bag full of money. This could be the start of a creative writing piece!
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