by John Boyne · DEBOLSILLO · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788490325216
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«El increíble caso de Barnaby Brocket» is the young adult novel by John Boyne, published by Debolsillo in paperback (256 pages, in Spanish).
Barnaby is born into a family that is too normal, but his birth breaks all expectations: the boy floats and does not obey the laws of gravity. Unable to accept him, his parents decide to let him go, and Barnaby begins an adventure through the skies where he will meet unforgettable characters. The novel celebrates difference with humor and tenderness.
It belongs to the Best Seller collection from Debolsillo, with translation by Ana Mata Buil, published on November 7, 2013; the original title is The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket.
For young and adult readers looking for a story with humor, emotion, and a message about accepting difference.
John Boyne is an Irish novelist and writer. He is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six novels for younger readers, two novellas, and one collection of short stories. Boyne's historical novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2006) received critical acclaim and was adapted into a 2008 drama film of the same name. As of 2022, the book has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 58 languages, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. A sequel, titled All the Broken Places, was published in 2022.
