About the book
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.
Editions of The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385678902
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307977625
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307977632
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385678926
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307977656
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385678919
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307977649
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Where can I read a sample of The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385678902
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket?
John Boyne
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385678902) and hardcover(ISBN 9780307977625) and hardcover(ISBN 9780307977632) and paperback(ISBN 9780385678926) and paperback(ISBN 9780307977656) and ebook(ISBN 9780385678919) and ebook(ISBN 9780307977649)
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