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The Terrible Thing That Happened To Barnaby Brocket

John Boyne

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Defying gravity, a magical journey for all ages.

"The Terrible Thing That Happened To Barnaby Brocket is a heartwarming adventure that will engage readers of all ages. Its unique story of a boy who defies gravity and floats around the world will leave you thoroughly entertained. The book explores the themes of acceptance, parental pressure, and the beauty of uniqueness. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an unforgettable tale that will warm the heart and inspire the imagination."

  • Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis Nominee for Preis der Jugendjury (2014)
  • The Kitschies Nominee for Inky Tentacle (Cover Art) (2012)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Terrible Thing That Happened To Barnaby Brocket

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ISBN: 9780857531476
Author: John Boyne
Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Date of Publication: 2012-08-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy
Related Topics: Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 5492 readers)

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There's nothing unusual about the Brockets. Normal, respectable, and proud of it, they turn up their noses at anyone strange or different. But from the moment Barnaby Brocket comes into the world, it's clear he's anything but ordinary. To his parents’ horror, Barnaby defies the laws of gravity - and floats.Desperate to please his parents, Barnaby does his best to keep both feet on the ground – but he just can't do it. One fateful day, the Brockets decide enough is enough. They never asked for a weird, abnormal, floating child. Barnaby has to go . . .Betrayed, frightened and alone, Barnaby floats into the path of a very special hot air balloon – and so begins a magical journey around the world, with a cast of extraordinary new friends.
 

Defying gravity, a magical journey for all ages.

"The Terrible Thing That Happened To Barnaby Brocket is a heartwarming adventure that will engage readers of all ages. Its unique story of a boy who defies gravity and floats around the world will leave you thoroughly entertained. The book explores the themes of acceptance, parental pressure, and the beauty of uniqueness. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an unforgettable tale that will warm the heart and inspire the imagination."

  • Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis Nominee for Preis der Jugendjury (2014)
  • The Kitschies Nominee for Inky Tentacle (Cover Art) (2012)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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