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Benny glowered at her. Babe by name, but most certainly not by nature.
A summer in the Irish countryside is not Benny Shaw's idea of a good time. Especially since the people of Duncade don't appreciate him as the sporting prodigy that he is. All he gets is teasing, which is a favourite pastime of annoying tomboy Babe Meara.
Streetwise Benny has met his match and he doesn't know the rules of this particular game. And when Babe turns from a real pain into a real girl, the trouble well and truly begins.
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'There is hardly a page which will not have a reader laughing aloud' The Irish Times
About the Author
Eoin Colfer was born and raised in Wexford, where he still lives with his wife and children. Artemis Fowl, his first book featuring the now world-famous young anti-hero, was an immediate international bestseller and won the WHSmith 'People's Choice' Children's Book of the Year and Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. It was followed by five more hugely successful Artemis Fowl adventures, and well as the highly acclaimed The Supernaturalist, The Wish List,Half Moon Investigations and Airman.
This book is set in the country side of Ireland, revolving around teh teeenage Benny and his side kick Babe. However, unlick most stories, the girl, Babe seems to have all the brains in the pair.
The story starts when BEnny and Babe start a bait selling business, which quickly involves other Irish locals. This leds to many adventures, such as scuba diving in a creek, dodgin dead cats, acting in vampire plays and throwing toys out windows. In the end, Benny has choose between his best friend or money.
The story isn't just about the two adventurous teenagers, it is also about them growing up and dealing with teenage problems (i.e. having dead cats thrown at them and have to kiss in a play).
Not only is the plot well written and the characters developed and are believable, but it is also the funniest book I have ever read. Jokes are on every page referrring to songs and events to more modern ones. This makes it enjoyable for people of all ages. A great read!
Bought this for my wife as a follow up to Benny And Omar. This was even better. Read it myself and thoroughly enjoyed, absolutely brilliant, a must for any Colfer fan.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAnother Great Hit29 April 2004
By Gia - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book, like many of Colfer's others! The action was non-stop, which is what I like in a book. Since it is based on kids my age, I could really relate. The battle between good and evil got an unexpected twist in the end, when Furty does something good for the pair. Benny and Babe are opposites, and (...) what makes them funny. Babe insults Benny on being a Townie, and Benny comes back with a Culchie remark. Figurative language pops out at you just as fast as Babe's quick remarks. I loved hearing about what would happen next; from the kiss to Black Chan. This book took me on a roller coaster that I actually enjoyed!
4.0 out of 5 starsBook condition fine, story not28 Mar 2013
By Carmon Rike - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book was in decent condition and cheap enough I'm not gonna complain. The story was dull though, so I'm giving it four stars for false advertisement (made it seem like a good story.)
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat story, excellent writing style12 May 2011
By bswelch - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Eoin Colfer hits a home run with Benny and Babe in both content and style. Benny and Babe is a classic coming of age story about 13 year old Benny who is a hurling all-star plagued with a very liberal mother and a little brother who won't behave like little brothers should. Benny also still play with dolls (technically its an action figure, but no one would care about the difference if they ever found out). Benny's life changes while visiting his grandfather for the summer in a small fishing village where he meets Babe, a rambunctious Tomboy with a "crazed one-eyed" dog named Conger. Benny and Babe end up friends and partners in a lure business where they find old lures and sell them to fisherman. All is fine an well until Furty Howlin enters the mix, then things get interesting.
Colfer uses a very fun writing style that can be described as tongue in cheek at times. Although the main character is 13, Benny and Babe can appeal to older audiences because of the humor and writing style included. Themes include, coming of age, friends, entrepreneurship, juvenile delinquency, alcoholism, and responsibility. Colfer touches on all of these themes in a tactful and very realistic way, bringing a sense of truth to the story. Benny and Babe, is an excellent book that is definitely worth the read.
