Imagine being a child in a family that's only goal is to be normal. It would be hard enough to be in family like this even if you were perfectly normal, but being abnormal in a family that admires normality would be excruciatingly hard. This is the life that Barnaby Brocket lives. Ever since he was born to Eleanor and Alistar Brocket, Barnaby had faced a peculiar reality. A reality in which he floated. Of course Barnaby's parents were only a little dissatisfied with him, but that dissatisfaction began to grow. Soon the terrible thing occurred to Barnaby Brocket when he was a mere eight years old. The terrible thing sends Barnaby up and away. He soon meets many new people and goes on many exciting adventures. Soon Barnaby is faced with a decision. A decision that would be almost impossible to decide.
This book is enthralling. It was intriguing the way that the book made hard subjects seem more appropriate for younger aged children. I enjoyed the whimsical subject of the book, which is something that many other books currently out do no have. Despite the fact that I didn't feel as closely connected with the characters as I have in other books, I still liked the book. If you are a fan of fantasy or realistic fiction you would enjoy this book. Overall this book is a great read for people who are ten and up, and who are fans of fantasy and realistic fiction.
3.5 stars out of 5 stars
John Boyne has written such varied and interesting books. I don't know about this one, so thanks for the review, Haden.
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