The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket (Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers)
Author(s): John Boyne; Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
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 askedfor a weird, abnormal, floatingchild. 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.
General Information
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- : Random House Children's Books
- : Yearling
- : 0.192777
- : 14 October 2014
- : United States
- : books
Other Specifications
- : John Boyne; Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
- : Paperback
- : Oliver Jeffers
- : English
- : FIC
- : 288
- : black & white illustrations
More About The Product
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, December 3, 2012: "It's a fun and thought-provoking story of self-discovery, and the humor and gentleness with which Boyne delivers his message make it both unforgettable and delightful."
JOHN BOYNE was born in Ireland in 1971 and is the author of six novels for adults. His first novel for children, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, won two Irish Book Awards, was shortlisted for the British Book Award, and has been made into a film. His novels are published in over 30 languages. He lives in Dublin. OLIVER JEFFERS is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator. His first picture book, How to Catch a Star (HarperCollins) was published in 2004 and since then he has created a further five picture books to much critical acclaim. He has won the Irish Book Award (where he first met John Boyne), the Blue Peter Book of the Year and the Nestle Children's Book Prize as well as a host of shortlistings including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. His books have been translated into 19 languages.
