Year 3 - The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brockets by John Boyne

There's nothing unusual about the Brockets. 

Boring, 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, for Barnaby defies the laws of gravity - and floats.

Soon, the Brockets decide enough is enough. They never asked for a weird, abnormal, floating child. Barnaby has to go...

Year 3 have loved this book so far:

Liana said "I love that he flies, I would like to fly like Barnaby!"

Anas said "Barnaby's parents aren't very nice to Barnaby, I hope he leaves and finds some better ones soon".

Alice said "I wonder if Barnaby will ever stop floating and what he will do when he goes to school!"

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