Thirteen-year-old Martin and his younger brother Charlie are on a very special journey.

They''re going to be travelling 421 miles all the way from Preston to the very tip of Cornwall. By train, bus and taxi, they are determined to get there in the end; and they''re hoping to catch a glimpse of the dolphin that regularly visits the harbour there. But is that the only reason they are going?

It''s a journey that''s full of challenges and surprises. Martin adores his brother Charlie but he''s not like ordinary kids. He''s one in a million. He was born far too early, and ought to have died. And cheeky, irrepressible, utterly unique Charlie is always keeping Martin on his toes - especially on this crazy trip they are now on. Martin is doing his best to be a good big brother, but it''s hard when there''s something so huge coming once they get to Cornwall ...

An unforgettable novel that is by turns funny and heartbreaking.