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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.3
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 30933
Points per Word 0.000129

Description

Benny Burns enjoys weekends helping his dad in their burger van and is determined not to let Bodley Bonkers take over the family business.

Quick Summary

Benny Burns is a kid who spends his weekends helping his dad run their burger van, but everything changes when a rival called Bodley Bonkers tries to take over the family business. The book explores themes of family loyalty, competition, and standing up to bullies while showing the hard work behind running a small business. If your kid likes Diary of Sallie Hester: A Covered Wagon Girl (First-Person Histories) a Wimpy Kid, they'll love this because it has similar humor and a relatable kid protagonist facing real-world challenges. This is perfect for middle graders in 4th through 6th grade who enjoy realistic fiction with humor and heart.