The Death and Life of Benny Brooks

A BCCB Blue Ribbon Best Book of the Year – A Children’s Book Council 6th to 8th Grade Favorites Award List Pick An award-winning children’s book creator grapples with the challenges of his childhood in this poignant and honest illustrated memoir,for fans of Good Different and Mexikid. Benny Brooks has a lot on his mind: his older brother won’t stop picking on himhis crush has no idea he existsand he’s struggling in every class except art. If that weren’t enoughhis parents got divorced over the summer. Benny just wants to survive the fifth grade–and maybe learn how to ride his best friend Theo’s hot rod bike. \u200bFeaturing Benny’s comic illustrations on every pagethis bighearted story sheds light on the transformative nature of growing up–especially when there’s familyfriendshipand art to guide you. *Two Starred Reviews* Γÿà \