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Oct 14, 2014 | ISBN 9780307977656 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Jan 08, 2013 | ISBN 9780307977649 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Oct 14, 2014 | ISBN 9780307977656 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Jan 08, 2013 | ISBN 9780307977649 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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.
John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne
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.”
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