{"product_id":"the-death-and-life-of-benny-brooks-sort-of-a-memoir-paperback","title":"The Death and Life of Benny Brooks: Sort of a Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEthan Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BCCB Blue Ribbon Best Book of the Year - A Children's Book Council 6th to 8th Grade Favorites Award List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn award-winning children's book creator grapples with the challenges of his childhood in this poignant and honest illustrated memoir, for fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood Different and Mexikid. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Benny Brooks has a lot on his mind: his older brother won't stop picking on him, his crush has no idea he exists, and he's struggling in every class except art. If that weren't enough, his 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ​Featuring Benny's comic illustrations on every page, this bighearted story sheds light on the transformative nature of growing up--especially when there's family, friendship, and art to guide you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Two Starred Reviews*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Captivating.... Long's heartening memoir portrays a boy facing challenging situations with hard-won hope and increasing maturity.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"A tender, vulnerable portrayal of one kid's attempt to shore up his strengths to piece together the shards of a deeply shattered heart.... Readers will appreciate Long's honest exploration of a troubled family that is bound both by love and tragedy.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review​\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthan Long \u003c\/b\u003eis the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than thirty books for young people, including \u003ci\u003eUp, Tall and High\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. This is his first book for older readers. Ethan lives with his family in Colorado and invites you to visit him at ethanlong.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Death and Life and Benny Brooks: Sort of a Memoir\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44246200877107,"sku":"9780316333221","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2191\/6467\/files\/UJHWCuQWF9780316333221.webp?v=1777667098","url":"https:\/\/thereadinghousebookcompany.com\/products\/the-death-and-life-of-benny-brooks-sort-of-a-memoir-paperback","provider":"The Reading House Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}