The Day I Got Trapped In My Brain

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by Huberman, Amy | Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Published 01/09/2022 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom Paperback | 320 pages198 x 129 x 28mm | 290g 'Ridiculously funn y.' -Derek Landy, author of Skulduggery Pleasant'A book full of heart, warmth and humour' - IrishIndependentMeet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankiehas a BIG secret!Well, lots of secrets, actually:She has a brother called Fred who is the Best InventionEver, and a baby sister called Flo who is herarch-nemesis.She has a dog named Blue who has GIANT eyeballsand tiny nostrils.Oh... And she's a teensy-weensy, squinchy bit MAGIC! Frankie has a world inside her head called THOUGHTOPOLIS- you just go through the eyeball, right at the skull,past the brain stuff, and then second door on the right! It's greatfun, full of weird-and-wonderful places and creatures, and together,she, Fred and Blue go on adventures.Until one day, Frankie gets trapped, and has to uncovera secret hidden deep within if she is to get back to theReal World.But when the truth changes everything, will Frankie want to goback?HELP!Amy Huberman is an acclaimed script writer, novelist and actor,this is her debut children's novel.Brimming with charm and magic, and the funny insight of InsideOut, The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain isa must-read for readers aged 8+.Beautifully illustrated in two-styles by Katie Kear.Amy has written two bestselling books for adults, Hello Heartbreakand I Wished For You. More praise for The Day I Got Trapped In My Brain:'Exciting, fantastical and adventurous' saysAnoushka, The Week Junior’s Summer of Reading 2023'A truly special story, told with Huberman's characteristichumour, empathy and charm. I thoroughly enjoyed it.' - CatherineDoyle, author of The Storm Keeper Trilogy'I WISH I had this brilliant, funny, hopeful and meaningfulbook when I was 9. It spins us through all sorts with laughs, adventureand a brilliant lead character you want to be. Kids bigand small will love this book.' - Aisling Bea, Comedian'A beautiful & funny book with real heart' -Roisin Conaty, Comedian'I got trapped in my brain once and it was really boring.Thankfully, this story is nothing like that! It's a world-skipping,seven-star snail hotel, giant-eyed dog kind of a book. FABULOUSLYFUN AND INVENTIVE!' - Steven Butler, author of TheNothing To See Here Hotel 'I read it over and over. Lovely stuff.' - ChrisO'Dowd, Actor and author of Moone Boy Show more