Synopsis
Benny's parents are splitting up. His mom leaves home after a fight about a mysterious splinter that is rumored to be part of an important relic. Benny's dad has always liked clutter, but now, he begins hoarding everything from pizza boxes to old motorcycle parts.
As his house grows more cluttered and his father grows more distant, Benny tries to sort...
Details
02 September 2014208 pages
9781250065117Imprint: Square Fish
Reviews
“Klise looks at the effects of hoarding and the struggles and joys of smalltown life in this honest, good-natured coming-of-age story set in the early 1980s.” —Publishers Weekly
“It's Benny's quandary that really makes the book come alive.” —BCCB
“This is a valid addition due to the author's popularity and to add collection depth on mental illness.” —School Library Journal
