The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket

The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket

By John Boyne

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Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 3 - 7Grades 10 - 9Un/an/a
Barnaby Brocket is an ordinary 8-year-old boy in most ways, but he was born different in one important way: he floats. Unlike everyone else, Barnaby does not obey the law of gravity. His parents, who have a horror of being noticed, want desperately for Barnaby to be normal, but he can't help who he is. And when the unthinkable happens, Barnaby finds himself on a journey that takes him all over the world. From Brazil to New York, Canada to Ireland, and even to space, the floating boy meets all sorts of different people—and discovers who he really is along the way.

This whimsical novel will delight middle graders, and make readers of all ages question the meaning of normal.
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
ISBN-13: 9780552573788
ISBN-10: 0552573787
Published on 8/27/2015
Binding: Paperback

Book Reviews (3)

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The best book Ive ever read. You guys have to read it.Just amazing. :-)

This is a really adventurous book. I feel so bad for Barnaby. My favorite character is Captain W.E Johns. SUCH A GOOD BOOK

I really loved this book. Barnaby is a boy who is not normal. He's different. He floats! Once his parents decide that they are not having someone who is NOT normal in their family, Barnaby travels the world and meets new friends. Barnaby is not going to let his parents change who he is....