She doesnt style her hair, the thought of wearing makeup makes her want to gag, and she couldnt care less about wearing dressy dresses when shed much prefer her. The fran that time forgot book by jim benton official. Read the hilarious, candid and sometimes notsonice, diaries of jamie kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true or at least as true as it needs. Jim benton is a published author, creator, and an illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. Jim benton has 108 books on goodreads with 159606 ratings. The frandidate book by jim benton official publisher. Stein, just jimmy, just plain mean, sweetypuss, the misters, meany doodles, vampy doodles, kissy doodles, and the jokobo project, but he is probably most known for his creation its happy bunny.
The its happy bunny books have been chosen three times by the american librarians association as their top picks for teen readers, and its happy bunny. Angeline got her hair tangled up in one of the jillion things she has dangling from her backpack, and the school nurse who is now one of my main heroes snipped half a metre of silky blonde hair from the left side of her head, so now angeline only looks like the prettiest girl in the world if youre standing on her right. Hes blue, hes a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dimwitted cat named blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. Hes created a kids tv series, designed clothing, and written books, such as franny k. Stein, mad scientist, lets pretend this never happened. He also cowrote and produced a madefortv musical based on the series. The end almost has also been added to the list of books your. But when franny timetravels to change it to kaboom, she accidentally turns teenage fran into an evil villain. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jim benton author jim benton is the new york times bestselling writer of the dear dumb diary series and a cartoonist whose unique brand of humor has been seen on toys, television, tshirts, greeting cards, and even underwear.
She is best known for her artefacts of power series. A husband and father of two, he lives in michigan, where he works in a studio that really and truly does. Dear dumb diary is a series of childrens novels by jim benton. See all books authored by jim benton, including lets pretend this never happened, and lunch walks among us, and more on. Benton began his career in a custom design tshirt shop where he started designing his own characters. Jim benton is the new york times bestselling writer of the dear dumb diary series and a cartoonist whose unique brand of humor has been seen on toys, television, tshirts, greeting cards, and even underwear. Celebrate picture books reveals the cover of my new. In this book, jamie contends with angeline, the schools prettiest, most popular girl who jamie thinks is a goon. Read online dear dumb diary series by jim benton in pdf. Lets pretend this never happened dear dumb diary, no.
Jim benton is not a middle school girl, but he has managed to make a living out of being funny anyway. This is the place to get books by jim benton, creator of its happy bunny, franny k. From new york times bestselling author jim benton, meet catwad. Stein is back with another laughoutloud experimental adventure in the ninth book in the mad scientist series from jim benton, the new york times bestselling author illustrator of the dear dumb diary and its happy bunny series. He is the bestselling author of the dear dumb diary series and is also the creator of many licensed properties for kids big and small. Where we celebrate new books by michigans childrens book authors and. You would think that she would get just a little bit better as the series goes on, but she really thinks that the whole world revolves around her in this one. Stein dreams up a timereversing cake plate that lets her have her cake and eat it too.
The book the worst things in life are free is a fictional book written by jim benton about a girl named jamie and her friends figuring out how to get money for screamotopia. Catwad and blurmp are back and ready for more adventures. Her adventures include avoiding trouble or getting into it with her partner in crime, isabella. Theres nothing jake likes more than some good trashpicking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promisinglooking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. Bad hair day by jim benton overdrive rakuten overdrive. Catwad and blurmp return with an allnew group of hilarious comic stories and a few bonus backof book activities. Jim benton books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. Some of the published credits of jim benton include ultimate sticker book its happy bunny, the frandidate wt franny k. Books by jim benton author of lets pretend this never. Hes created a kids tv series, designed clothing, and written books, such as the franny k.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on. Browse jim bentons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In this installment, franny gets a lab assistant courtesy of her. The frandidate book by jim benton official publisher page. Now after 12 books each covering a month of her life, jamie kellys upcoming diaries have a fresh look. Bestselling author jim benton is back, with a brandnew spin on a favorite series. Still totally recommend the series, but maybe skip this book. In wheres my fnurgle, kids will search the book for a mysterious creature called a fnurgle. New york times bestselling author jim bentons latest creation, catwad, returns. Licensed properties he has created include dear dumb diary, dog of glee, franny k.
Jim benton, bestselling author of dear dumb diary and franny k. Dear dumb diary year one complete collection pack of 12 by. Hes a new york times bestselling author, and a twotime eisner award nominee. People magazine named him the most visible cartoonist in america. Here, an unsolicited expert gives his professional opinion on my new picture book,the end. Author judy blume began her writing career in the 1960s. Benton born october 31, 1960 is an american illustrator and writer. Jim is the author and illustrator of dear dumb diary, a new york times bestselling series which has sold nearly 10 million books, and is printed in more than a dozen languages. Download pdf dear dumb diary 1 let s pretend this never happened book full free. The books are signed by the author at no extra charge.
Jim benton author of lets pretend this never happened. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and hes not afraid to share it. New york times bestselling author jim benton packs in the laughs in the dear dumb diary series. I chose to read this book because it sounds interesting. Stein is back with another laughoutloud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the mad scientist series from jim benton, the new york times bestselling author of dear dumb diary and happy bunny. In this zany episode of jim bentons new york times bestselling series, pintsized mad scientist franny k. He is the winner of two national cartoonist society awards, three addys, and his licensed properties have taken top awards from the licensing industry merchandisers association. Jim benton is an artist and the author of numerous books for children, including the its happy bunny and franny k. Jim benton books list of books by author jim benton thriftbooks. She doesnt style her hair, the thought of wearing makeup makes her want to gag, and she couldnt care less about wearing dressy dresses when she. You may know some of the other things hes made, like its happy bunny, dear dumb diary, franny k.
He has his own studio and a variety of widely known characters such as franny k. The series is published by scholastic in english and random house in korean. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the frandidate. Each book is written in the first person view of a middle school girl named jamie kelly. Recipe for disaster by jim benton overdrive rakuten. Stein, mad scientist, has always had her eye on world. Everyones favorite blue furball returns in his fourth laughoutloud collection from bestselling author jim benton. Jim benton books, author biography, and reading level.
Jim benton lives in michigan with his spectacular wife and kids. Stein is back with another laughoutloud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the mad scientist series from jim benton, the new york times bestselling author illustrator of dear dumb diary and happy bunny. Whether its her madscientist glare, her preference for gourmet lunches, or her love of bats, franny has trouble making friends, until her. Author jim bentons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. In this interview with s sarah rachel egelman, benton. She found success with the 1970 comingofage story are you there, god. Film rights to the series have been optioned by the gotham group. She just has to get through elementary school first. Buy a cheap copy of my pants are haunted book by jim benton.
My pants are haunted book by jim benton thriftbooks. Stein, mad scientist, has always had her eye on world domination, but she has to start somewhere. Catwad and blurmp return with an allnew group of hilarious comic stories and a few bonus backofbook activities. The frandidate by jim benton goosebumps and bill nye the science guy fans, meet franny. His most recent book, thats what friends arent for, is the ninth installment of dear dumb diary, which follows jamie kelly as she chronicles her middleschool exploits through her private journal. The antagonist, angelina, she is pretty and she has pretty blonde hair. Her attempts to take over the planet include everything from robots to time travel and even election tampering.
Maggie furey 19552016 an english author of ya fantasy novels. Bad hair day book by jim benton official publisher. Hes created a kids tv series, designed clothing, written books, and won four consecutive lima licensing awards. Stein is the first character hes created especially for young children. Dear dumb diary 1 let s pretend this never happened available for download and read onlin. Cupid picks up where lunch walks among us left off in the franny k. Stein series and the bestselling dear dumb diary series. Hes created a tv series, written books, and produced a movie, and he always did everything his parents told him to do. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read recipe for disaster. I feel like jim benton abused teenagers love of music in this book too.
Pdf dear dumb diary 1 let s pretend this never happened. Jim benton is a new york times bestselling author and the creator of many. He is the creator of many licensed properties, including its happy bunny and just jimmy. Jim is the author and illustrator of dear dumb diary, a new york times bestselling. The antagonist, angelina, she is pretty and she has pret. Jim benton books list of books by author jim benton.
I think the genre of the book is realistic fiction because it has events that can easily happen in real life. Recipe for disaster book by jim benton official publisher. At the same time, jim did illustrations and artwork for magazines and newspapers. Benton also created greeting cards and worked in the magazine and publishing industry.
The protagonist, jamie kelly, she is nice and funny. May 09, 2019 meet jim bentons clyde in an allnew original graphic novel published by yoe books. Benton began his career in a custom design tshirt shop. Stein is back with another laughoutloud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the mad scientist series from new york times bestselling author illustrator jim benton.
Bad hair day book by jim benton official publisher page. Jim benton is the new york times bestselling writer of the dear dumb diary series and a cartoonist whose. My new picture book featuring donut the bear for 35 yearolds has won a nappa gold award. See all books authored by jim benton, including lets pretend this never happened. In this newest collection of hilarious stories, the dynamic feline duo explore fine art, travel to an alternate reality where the world has become extraordinarily dumb, get into gaming, and more. Just like you, only better these books will make parents and children laugh together. Jim benton is a new york times bestselling author and the creator of many licensed properties, including the hugely successful its happy bunny. Jim bentons tales from mackerel middle school dear dumb diary, and its happy bunny life get one.
Stein, mad scientist books by jim benton from simon. Stein, brings us a fresh new middlegrade novel about breaking all the rules. As the principal honors her, however, people laugh at her middle name, kissypie. Jim benton is a new york times bestselling author and the creator of many licensed properties, including its happy bunny. The tao of sexual mastery teaches you about every sensitive area of a womans body, from the back of her ears to the insides of her thighs. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Their first thing the tried to do to get money was to set up a lemonade stand. Jim benton is not a middleschool girl, but do not hold that against him. Jim benton is an author and illustrator that resides in michigan with his children and wife. Jim benton is the author of the new york timesbestselling series dear dumb diary.