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Synopsis
Benny glowered at her. Babe by name, but most certainly not by nature.A summer in the Irish countryside is notBenny Shaw's idea of a good time. Especially since the people of Duncade don't appreciate him as the sporting prodigy that he is. All he gets is teasing, which is a favourite pastime of annoying tomboy Babe Meara.Streetwise Benny has met his match and he doesn't know the rules of this particular game. And when Babe turns from a real pain into a real girl, the trouble well and truly begins.
Is Benny and Babe appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A lighthearted coming-of-age story about a city boy adjusting to rural Irish life and navigating his first crush. Contains mild teasing and banter typical of pre-teen friendships.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the humor, the clash between city and country life, and watching Benny figure out friendship and first feelings.