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The story explores the struggles of a teenager, Benito, as he copes with his father's return from Iraq, grappling with PTSD and the chaos it brings to their lives. After a particularly embarrassing incident at school, Benny feels overwhelmed and contemplates running away. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, the impact of trauma, and the journey of self-discovery as Benny must decide whether to escape his problems or confront them and learn to navigate the complexities of his relationship with his father.
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Benito Runs, Justine Fontes
- Language
- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Benito Runs
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Justine Fontes
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 104
- ISBN13
- 9780761361657
- Category
- Pedagogy, Young Adult
- Description
- The story explores the struggles of a teenager, Benito, as he copes with his father's return from Iraq, grappling with PTSD and the chaos it brings to their lives. After a particularly embarrassing incident at school, Benny feels overwhelmed and contemplates running away. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, the impact of trauma, and the journey of self-discovery as Benny must decide whether to escape his problems or confront them and learn to navigate the complexities of his relationship with his father.