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 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.

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 Ridiculously funny." - Derek Landy, author of Skulduggery Pleasant "A book full of heart, warmth and humour" - Irish Independent Meet Frankie Finkleton.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. Kids big and 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!

Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG secret! Well, lots of secrets, actually: 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. 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. 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 Inside Out, The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain is a must-read for readers aged 8+. 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. 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. 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. Frankie has a special secret – a magical place inside her head called Thoughtopolis, which she can escape to whenever she feels like it. Which is quite a bit at the moment, so much so that her parents and teachers are becoming concerned. Even Frankie thinks she is a little bit trapped, returning there as often as she can to enjoy madcap adventures accompanied by her brother Fred and dog Blue. Time passes differently in Thoughtopolis and Frankie can be gone for hours at a time. Adventures turn to a quest, for Frankie to find her missing spark and uncover a buried secret or remain trapped.

Reviews

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. 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! She has a brother called Fred who is the Best Invention Ever, and a baby sister called Flo who is her arch-nemesis.