
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
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Narrated by:
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Richard Goulding
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By:
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John Boyne
About this listen
There's nothing unusual about the Brockets. Normal, respectable, and proud of it, they turn up their noses at anyone strange or 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.
Desperate to please his parents, Barnaby does his best 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.
2014, Kate Greenaway Medal, Long-listed
2013, Carnegie Medal, Long-listed
©2012 John Boyne (P)2020 Penguin AudioCritic reviews
Light hearted, easy read
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Full praise due to Richard Goulding's narration: it was completely delightful and made this audiobook a real pleasure. His voice for Barnaby's mum especially tickled me (although, oddly, he seemed to forget how to do it upon her reappearance at the end) and is a credit to his repertoire.
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Wonderful fun, dry humour, heart melting
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Completely absorbing
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I was however, disappointed with how it finishes. He escapes from the hospital........ the end. It leaves it open for a sequel but only really because this book, in my opinion, does not have any sort of ending.
It's good to be different
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