A review by library_kb
BenBee and the Teacher Griefer by K.A. Holt

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I read this series out of order, reading the 2nd book first (I think they can stand alone for the most part, just a little harder to keep track of characters without the development of the first book). This is an amazing mixed media/novel-in-verse for middle schoolers, especially neurodiverse students who will see themselves in the pages. Each character has their own voice and throughout the book you see them develop in terms of understanding their disability and also the ways they are incredible. I especially liked Ms. J in this book--she is a flawed character, a teacher who definitely doesn't do everything right, but works to get it right nonetheless. Students will like the video game tie-in and the mixed media format that keeps you turning pages! Highly recommend to all teachers and middle schoolers--but especially those who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, a stutter, or another divergent learning ability!
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