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Mystery, friendship, and courage: Benny solves the crime and saves his home.
Benny on the Case
$19.32
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
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Summary
Two starred reviews!
A New York Public Library Best Kids Book of 2025
A School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2025
A boy with Mosaic Down syndrome navigates entering a mainstream classroom, making new friends, and standing up to bullies all while trying to catch a thief and save his home in this “suspenseful, emotional” ( Publishers Weekly, starred review) middle grade mystery from New …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665937702 |
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| ISBN-10: | 166593770X |
| Author: | Wesley King |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Beach Lane Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 218g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
130 × 194 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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Critics Review
- “An immersive, empathetic, and endearing mystery, me duckies.” – Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
* “Utilizing a POV seldom seen in children’s fiction, King crafts a uniquely savvy mystery crackling with the chill and charm of rural Newfoundland.” – Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“A heartfelt character-driven mystery featuring a neurodivergent male protagonist that explores friendship, belonging, and family, this is a story perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, Gayle Forman’s Not Nothing, and Gordon Korman’s Restart.” – School Library Journal
“Young sleuths become best friends as they defeat scoundrels and save seniors in this page-turning mystery.” – Kirkus Reviews
“This riveting mystery hits all of the staples of the genre: red herrings, shifty side characters, climactic clue reveals, and allusions to popular sleuths like Sherlock Holmes and Matlock.” – BCCB
About The Author
Wesley King
Wesley King is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for adults and young readers. His work has been translated for release around the world.
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