This term 6ST have enjoyed listening to The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne. Barnaby defies the laws of gravity. Instead of standing on the ground, he floats - much to the horror of his parents (who are VERY normal people). They are shocked and horrified by having such an abnormal child. Embarassed by what the neighbours will say, they try all kinds of strategies for keeping Barnaby's feet on the ground - from giving him a rucksack full of sand to making him wear a collar and lead, to shutting him away in a school for 'difficult' children. But whatever they do, Barnaby can't stop floating - and one day, when a school trip unexpectedly leads to his unusual gift becoming front page news, Alistair and Eleanor decide enough is enough and they can't take it any more. Barnaby has to go....
We have all been entertained, shared laughs and felt deep sympathy for Barnaby as we have travelled with him on his adventures, which have taken him to all four corners of the globe. We are coming to the end of the book now and we will all be sad to say goodbye to Barnaby but we are excited to find out what happens. Everyone in 6ST would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventures and a few laughs! We can't wait to start out next book in the New Year (keep checking in on here to find out what it is!!)
We have all been entertained, shared laughs and felt deep sympathy for Barnaby as we have travelled with him on his adventures, which have taken him to all four corners of the globe. We are coming to the end of the book now and we will all be sad to say goodbye to Barnaby but we are excited to find out what happens. Everyone in 6ST would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventures and a few laughs! We can't wait to start out next book in the New Year (keep checking in on here to find out what it is!!)