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Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
"In my old school, we had fighting, no pool and there'd be vicious matches against the other schools . . . I miss all that stuff!"Moving to Africa is the worst thing that has ever happened to Benny Shaw. No one plays hurling (the best game on the planet) and the local school is run by hippies who like to talk about feelings. As if.But when Benny meets wisecracking Omar (the name's Bond, James Bond Omar) who only speaks English in TV catchphrases, he decides that maybe life in this new country can be fun after all . . .
Is Benny and Omar appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this middle grade novel addresses cultural adjustment and the challenges of relocation with humor. Some mild references to fighting and competition in sports contexts.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the funny friendship between Benny and Omar as they navigate a new country together and find common ground despite their differences.