Ten-year old Benni Rameriz can't live with his mother anymore. Victoria, the ghost who haunts his school, can't find out what happened to hers. As Benni struggles to find the answers that will allow Victoria to rest, he learns about himself and the true meaning of friendship. Will he be able to help Victoria--and himself--before time runs out?
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Grade 3-6. Benni is a contemporary 10-year-old boy whose father has left and whose mother is struggling with drugs and alcohol. Victoria is a nine-year-old girl from 1859 who slips in and out of time in search of news about her sick brother and mother. Their paths cross at a school in Maine where they end up helping one another. By asking Benni's assistance in finding out about her family, Victoria enables him to experience love and the responsibility of being needed. Through her descriptions, Victoria conveys the devastation of diphtheria, especially for children. This is an interesting and, at times, moving case study. Unfortunately, neither major nor minor characters spring to life. The use of capital letters to indicate shouting or distress is disconcerting and unnecessary. A flawed but well-meaning time fantasy about two children in unfortunate circumstances.?Amy Kellman, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ten-year old Benni can't live with his mother anymore. Victoria (the ghost who haunts his school) can't find out what happened to hers. As Benni struggles to find the answers that will free Victoria, he learns about himself and the true meaning of friendship. Will he be able to help Victor (and himself) before time runs out? Benni & Victoria: Friends Through Time is a charming, engaging tale for grades 4 through 8, very nicely illustrated with black & white drawings. -- Midwest Book Review
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Book can assist children explore thoughts and feelings,
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This review is from: Benni & Victoria: Friends Through Time (Paperback)
BENNI & VICTORIA: Friends Through Time tells the story that so many abused and neglected children have lived. I was pleasantly surprised by the charm this book held, by my hesitancy to put it down, and by the sensitivity and accuracy with which Patricia Aust wrote of the children's feelings and experiences. I was reminded that children thrive on mystery, magic and intrigue and are much better able to swallow the truth when surrounded by a well-crafted tale. This book can assist children in exploring their thoughts and feelings and further to affirm that a friendship can help soften difficult times. Reviewed in THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, Fall 1997, by Molly Faulkner, RN, LISW, Clinical Social Worker, Programs for Children and Adolescents at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Benni and Victoria-- a wonderful kids' book!,
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This review is from: Benni & Victoria: Friends Through Time (Paperback)
I read this several times and each time found more facets of little Benni, who endures many hardships but emerges a survivor. I read it to my grandchildren and they both -- girl and boy-- enjoyed the story of little Benni and his ghost friend, Victoria. They were delighted with the end. --- Eileen Hehl
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Fifth Grade class loves BENNI & VICTORIA,
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This review is from: Benni & Victoria: Friends Through Time (Paperback)
I'm a teacher who read BENNI & VICTORIA to my fifth grade class last spring. Their response was so strong that I intend to read it to this year's class, too. My class loved BENNI & VICTORIA. Every day the book was the highlight of their day, and they begged for me to read more. They liked the illustrations, too. Here are some of their comments: I think Mrs. Aust should write Benny and Victoria II! Jason L. This book was the best book I ever read in my life. My class loved the book. Robert C. BENNI & VICTORIA was a really sad book, but also it made you think life isn't always peaches and cream and doesn't always go your way. Kate A. I liked it when he got in a foster home. Now he has a sister. Danielle P. I loved (BENNI & VICTORIA) so much. I loved the characters. They were cool. Robert K. Benni is a very good boy and he helped Victoria very much. I really like BENNI & VICTORIA. Rodrigo D. I think Benny and Victoria is a great book for all ages. Cai
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