Just Benny

Book 1 of 2

To his mother, he’s her precious baby, forever in need of protection. To his sister, he’s ‘Pestie’, the kid who destroyed her happy childhood. To his classmates, he’s the quiet loner plagued by seizures. To his father, he’s barely visible; a constant disappointment.

Caught in a web of insecurity, Benny defines himself by his illness and the damage it’s wrought on his mind. But is he truly rubbish at everything? Or could he be worth loving?

Join Benny on a poignant journey of self-discovery as he seeks to understand his own worth. What will it take for him to break free from his labels and embrace the person he truly is?

‘With well-drawn, believable characters, Just Benny is a gentle, nuanced story of life and love, but it’s also a tale of struggle, with themes of disability, bullying and redemption. Well written and warmly inviting, this is a story you will remember.’

Liz Carter, author, poet & editor

‘A family divided by silence and sadness, and a little boy who yearns to be like everyone else but who was born to be different. How will Benny’s family find the peace they yearn for? A tender story of fear and faith written with a deep and touching knowledge of a different kind of life, with a young hero I fell in love with (and you will too).’

Ruth Leigh, author and speaker