Benny and Babe

By Eoin Colfer

Book Overview

Benny glowered at her. Babe by name, but most certainly not by nature.

A summer in the Irish countryside is not Benny 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141323299
• ISBN13: 9780141323299
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.7" x 5.1"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Funny coming-of-age tale

Eoin Colfer, better known for his Artemis Fowl books, has created a sympathetic and believable character in Benny. My 12 year-old daughter and I both completely enjoyed the Irish setting, the humour, and the adventures of Benny and his "business partner" and possible love interest, Babe.

Another Great Hit

I really enjoyed this book, like many of Colfer's others! The action was non-stop, which is what I like in a book. Since it is based on kids my age, I could really relate. The battle between good and evil got an unexpected twist in the end, when Furty does something good for the pair. Benny and Babe are opposites, and (...) what makes them funny. Babe insults Benny on being a Townie, and Benny comes back with a Culchie remark. Figurative language pops out at you just as fast as Babe's quick remarks. I loved hearing about what would happen next; from the kiss to Black Chan. This book took me on a roller coaster that I actually enjoyed!