Benny and Omar: Library Edition (Benny Shaw)

Colfer, Eoin

ISBN 10: 0439023416 ISBN 13: 9780439023412

Publisher: Scholastic Audio, 2007

A poignant and witty tale of an unlikely friendship from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.

Two very different cultures collide in this hilarious book about a young sports fanatic named Benny who is forced to leave his home in Ireland and move with his family in Tunisia. He wonders how he will survive in such an unfamiliar place. Then he teams up with wild and resourceful Omar, and a madcap friendship between the two boys leads to trouble, escapades, a unique way of communicating, and ultimately, a heartbreaking challenge.

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Review

a great friendship story

(Mad About Books)

'Hilarious -- there is hardly a page which will not have a reader laughing aloud'

(The Irish Times The Irish Times)

'I thought this book was brilliant. It is definitely a 'One to read' ... I would give this book 9 out of 10. If you want to improve your vocabulary read this book. It is one of the best books I've ever read.'

(Sixth-class reviewer - Wicklow People)

'Colfer smoothly layers adventure, moments of poignancy and subtle social commentary and his comic timing is pitch-perfect'

(Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly)

Listed in the 'Top ten essential books for every family'

(Sunday Business Post)

'Eoin Colfer has a very cool line in storytelling.'

(RTE Guide RTE Guide)

About the Author

Eoin Colfer used to spend his days teaching elementary school and his nights writing stories. Now he's writing stories full time! If he was not writing, he would still be teaching-or doing his dream job, which is drawing comic books.

Colfer published several award-winning bestsellers, including The Wish List and Benny and Omar, before he started the Artemis Fowl books-all three of which have been bestsellers. He says there will be at least one more book about everyone's favorite criminal genius. ?Once Artemis becomes the model citizen, I will have nothing more to say about him. But I think he has a few lessons to learn yet.”

When he's not on a book tour meeting his fans all over the world, Colfer lives with his wife and two sons in Ireland. He thinks the best thing about having Artemis Fowl made into a movie is the idea of bringing his kids to see it. ?Dads aren't very often cool people, but I think I might be cool for a couple of days if Artemis makes it onto the big screen.”

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