The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez
Author(s): Peter Johnson
This heartfelt story about school, friendship, and family is perfect for readers who can't get enough of such middle grade favorites as Jerry Spinelli and Gary D. Schmidt. From acclaimed author Peter Johnson, The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez is a novel that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate your family all the more.
Everyone thinks Benny Alvarez is Mr. Negativity. According to Benny, he's just realistic about seeing the "other side" of things—when it comes to just about everything. But maybe there's another way to deal with the things Benny can't control—like his ailing grandfather, his wild younger brother, and the know-it-all girls at school. In this poignant novel about acceptance, Benny Alvarez will have to decide . . . is the glass half empty or half full?
Review(s):
“This slice-of-life novel portrays Benny and his entertaining family and friends with just the right balance of angst and humor. Spot-on.”
“This friendship story will appeal to word nerds and those that tolerate them, and it may even produce some tears under cover of humor.”
ISBN: 9780062215963