277 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307977656
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
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 desperatel...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
funny 52%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 32%
reflective 20%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Confinement, Terminal illness
277 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307977656
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
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 desperatel...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
funny 52%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 32%
reflective 20%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Confinement, Terminal illness