Benjamin, the Bully and the Butterfly

About the Book

Benjamin, a fifth grade boy who is noticeably overweight and subjected to teasing on a daily basis, is the main character in this true story. Benjamin is so tortured by Joey, the class bully, that he would rather be tardy every day and suffer punishment from his teacher than be confronted by Joey and other classmates. A fragile Monarch butterfly becomes Benjamin's savior via a unique set of circumstances.

About the Author

The author has been an elementary teacher with the Akron Public Schools in Akron, OH for approximately 40 years. She first retired in 1986 having taught all grades from kindergarten through eight. After retirement, she was invited to return and did so several times withthe most recent being in 2012. Among her highest awards were the George Washington Teacher's Medal, Martha Holden Jennings Award to Outstanding Educators and Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America. (The author gives all gloryt o God!)