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.

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.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

It spins us through all sorts with laughs, adventure and a brilliant lead character you want to be. 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. 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 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+. Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG secret! Well, lots of secrets, actually: 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. 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! 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!