Book description
There's nothing unusual about the Brockets. Normal, respectable and
proud of it, they turn up their noses at anyone different. But from
the moment 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.
Barnaby tries to keep both feet on the ground, but he just can't do
it. One fateful day, the Brockets decide enough is enough. They never
asked for a weird, abnormal, floating child. Barnaby has to go
. . .
Betrayed, frightened and alone, 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.
John Boyne was born in Ireland and is the author of seven novels
for adults and three for children. His first novel for children,
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, won two Irish Book
Awards, was shortlisted for the British Book Award and was made into a
film. His novels are published in over 40 languages.
Oliver Jeffers is an internationally acclaimed author/illustrator.
His first picture book, How to Catch a Star was published in
2004. 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), 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.
