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Benito Runs

Justine FontesSeries: Surviving Southside
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Duration
1h 22m
Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group

About

Running away is the only option. Benito's father, Xavier, had been in Iraq for more than a year. When he returns, Benito's family life is not the same. Xavier suffers from PTSD-post-traumatic stress disorder-and yells constantly. He causes such a scene at a school function that Benny is embarrassed to go to back to Southside High. Benny can't handle seeing his dad so crazy, so he decides to run away. Will Benny find a new life? Or will he learn how to deal with his dad-through good times and bad?

Related Subjects

  • General (Young Adult Fiction)
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Depression
  • Social Themes
  • General (Social Themes)
  • Runaways
  • Values & Virtues

Extended Details

  • LexileHL530L
  • SeriesSurviving Southside

Reviews

"These well-written stories reinforce the importance of family, friends, values, and thoughtful decision-making. Characters that readers will identify with and care about are combined with realistic plots that reflect society today. Excellent purchases, these books will attract and engage reluctant readers."
School Library Journal
"Solid, simple stories. For reluctant readers and fans of the Bluford High series."
Kirkus Reviews
"The topics are interesting and relevant, and present characters readers can empathize with. With each novel being around 100 pages, students who struggle with reading or finding interesting material to read should pick one up. Recommended."
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