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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 great fun, full of weird-and-wonderful places and creatures, and together, she, Fred and Blue go on adventures. Amy Huberman is an acclaimed script writer, novelist and actor, this is her debut children's novel. Continuing, she shared that it is a “middle grade” book, which means it will be suitable for children between the ages of 8 and 12. Her debut children’s book will follow a young girl called Frankie, who is an avid daydreamer. As the description reads; “Everyone thinks that Frankie is a daydreamer, but she is hiding a secret. When her parents think she’s ‘in another world’ little do they know, she really is. Together with her little brother Fred, Frankie can disappear to Thoughtopolis, a magical world inside her head.
Ridiculously funny.”– Derek Landy, author of Skulduggery Pleasant Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG secret! Well, lots of secrets, actually: She has a brother called Fred who is the Best Invention Ever, and a baby sister called Flo who is her arch-nemesis. She has a dog named Blue who has GIANT eyeballs and tiny nostrils. A truly special story, told with Huberman's characteristic humour, empathy and charm. I thoroughly enjoyed it. - Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper Trilogy She has a brother called Fred who is the Best Invention Ever , and a baby sister called Flo who is her arch-nemesis . 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. FABULOUSLY FUN AND INVENTIVE! – Steven Butler, author of The Nothing To See Here Hotel I read it over and over. I thoroughly enjoyed it." - Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper Trilogy "I WISH I had this brilliant, funny, hopeful and meaningful book when I was 9.Ridiculously funny.” – Derek Landy, author of Skulduggery Pleasant “A book full of heart, warmth and humour” – Irish Independent Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG secret! Huberman’s narrator Frankie is lots of fun to spend time with, she’s smart and kind and full of hilarious observations about the weird obsessions of grown-ups. The illustrations by Katie Kear really bring Frankie’s worlds, both real and imaginary, vividly to life. Thoughtopolis, the imaginary world in Frankie’s brain, is initially a delightful escape from her real world worries, full of wonderful creatures and lots of groan-inducing puns but eventually the real world encroaches upon Frankie’s fantasy sanctuary and she must confront what is going on in her life.
Brimming with charm and magic, and the funny insight of Inside Out , The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain is a must-read for readers aged 8+. Beautifully illustrated in two-styles by Katie Kear.Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper Trilogy I WISH I had this brilliant, funny, hopeful and meaningful book when I was 9. It spins us through all sorts with laughs, adventure and a brilliant lead character you want to be. Kids big and small will love this book. Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG secret! Well, lots of secrets, actually: It spins us through all sorts with laughs, adventure and a brilliant lead character you want to be.
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. FABULOUSLY FUN AND INVENTIVE! - Steven Butler, author of The Nothing To See Here Hotel 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. FABULOUSLY FUN AND INVENTIVE!– Steven Butler, author of The Nothing To See Here Hotel
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 great fun, full of weird-and-wonderful places and creatures, and together, she, Fred and Blue go on adventures. I WISH I had this brilliant, funny, hopeful and meaningful book when I was 9. It spins us through all sorts with laughs, adventure and a brilliant lead character you want to be. Kids big and small will love this book.– Aisling Bea, Comedian A truly special story, told with Huberman’s characteristic humour, empathy and charm. I thoroughly enjoyed it.– Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper Trilogy