The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

Paperback Published on: 27/08/2015
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The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
Beautiful
Barnaby Brocket has a problem. At least, his parents tell him he has a problem (well, to them its a problem). Ok, let’s face it: he’s just not normal - or ... READ MORE
Isabel at Islington
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
By Alex, age 10
I liked this book. The story flows very well. This is good for anyone who likes adventure stories.
Petersfield Junior Review Club
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
A perfect book
I cannot express how incredible this book is - I think no matter who you are or where you are, you NEED to read this book. It is, without a doubt, one of t... READ MORE
Yasmine
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
An excellent read for any age!
Barnaby, a seemingly 'normal' boy, is brought into the world by VERY 'normal' parents. However, Barnaby is different ... he doesn't walk, he floats! A beau... READ MORE
Amy Bland at Waterstones Kingston
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
Fantastic and thought provoking
Everyone wants to fit in, to follow what others do, to be normal. Well, at least Mr and Mrs Brocket did. They lived a perfectly normal life, perfectly norm... READ MORE
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Synopsis

There's nothing unusual or different about the Brocket family - and they're keen to keep it that way. But when 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.

Soon, the Brockets decide enough is enough. The neighbours are starting to talk. They never asked for a weird, abnormal, floating child. Barnaby has to go . . .

Betrayed and frightened, 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.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
  • ISBN: 9780552573788
  • Number of pages: 304
  • Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 216g
  • Languages: English

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The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
Being Different
There is no doubt that John Boyne is an excellent author. He writes accessible stories that appeal to both children and to adults. His fabulous novel The B... READ MORE
Anne Cater
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
Amazing!!
This book is amazing! It is so peculiar and unusual but really enjoyable. I recommend this book to anyone above the age of 9/10.
Rebecca Hewitt