I thought that The terrible thing that happened to Barnaby Brocket is a very sweet and charming story. It is by John Boyne, author of The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, but I think this book is aimed for younger children. Anyhow, I enjoyed the book thoroughly and I think that it can be read and revelled in by boys and girls of any age. It could be a good book for adults, too!

The book is about The Brockets, who consider themselves a normal family. Not very normal, (because that wouldn't be normal at all), but just normal. They don't want anything different, and don't like anyone different. Then Barnaby Brocket comes along, and with surprise, he defies the law of gravity and floats. His parents are horrified. They are humiliated. They are scared to go out in public! Enough is enough, and they decide that Barnaby just CAN'T stay. Released into the world, Barnaby's mission is to get home; but is that what he really wants?

I cannot really point out anything bad about this book, and would recommend it to everyone who likes a nice, relaxing and witty read.

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