About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels unfairly targeted by a teacher and is struggling to be understood at school. This fast-paced verse novel follows Ben B., a fourth grader who uses video game logic to cope with his teacher, Mr. Robinson, a man he's nicknamed the 'Teacher Griefer.' The story explores themes of fairness, friendship, and self-advocacy as Ben and his friends try to figure out if the teacher is just strict or truly unkind. It’s an empowering read for ages 9-12 that provides a great model for navigating difficult relationships with authority figures and shows kids that their feelings are valid.
What Parents Should Know
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The core of the book is a negative and stressful relationship with an adult in power. The approach is direct and realistic, capturing a child's genuine feeling of being targeted. The resolution is hopeful but grounded: the teacher's behavior is addressed, but he doesn't magically become a perfect educator. The book also touches on the stress of having a parent deployed in the military. The overall approach is secular.
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