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The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
John Boyne
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Description for The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
Paperback. 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. Illustrator(s): Jeffers, Oliver. Num Pages: 304 pages, B+W throughout. BIC Classification: YFC; YFJ; YXF; YXS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Corgi Childrens
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552573788
SKU
9780552573788
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Ref
99-2
About John Boyne
John Boyne (Author) John Boyne is the author of fifteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible ... Read more
Reviews for The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
Boyne’s previous children’s novels have dealt with serious, life-changing themes and his deftness of touch is equally evident in this uplifting celebration of otherness
Daily Mail
Charming, uplifting and perfect for any growing child who might be feeling a little different
Independent
It's unashamedly and often delightfully whimsical. It's lovely to look at . . . ... Read more
Daily Mail
Charming, uplifting and perfect for any growing child who might be feeling a little different
Independent
It's unashamedly and often delightfully whimsical. It's lovely to look at . . . ... Read more