The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

Interesting Facts

• At the center of the story is a boy who, defying the laws of gravity, floats above the ground like a balloon, evoking not only wonder but also fear of difference in those around him.
• Barnaby’s family desperately strives for «normality», ashamed of their son’s peculiarity, which serves as a subtle allegory about acceptance and the search for one’s place in the world.
• Barnaby’s journey across countries and continents turns into a colorful odyssey, filled with encounters with equally unusual and extraordinary people, each harboring their own secret.
• The book weaves together elements of a magical fairy tale and deep reflections on tolerance, loneliness, and the fragility of human emotions.
• The author masterfully uses light humor and irony to address serious issues, allowing readers to see the problem of otherness from a new, unexpected perspective.