Jim Benton

Get ready to laugh out loud with the brilliantly funny children's books of Jim Benton, the American author and illustrator whose series have turned countless kids into passionate readers. His Dear Dumb Diary series — narrated by the hilariously self-aware Jamie Kelly — captures the chaos, embarrassment, and unexpected triumphs of middle school life with pitch-perfect humour and irresistible doodle-style illustrations. His Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series follows a wonderfully weird girl who solves problems with science, monsters, and sheer determination. Endlessly entertaining for reluctant readers and book lovers alike.