Author(s): Eoin Colfer

Fiction - middle

An immediate bestseller in Ireland, this is Eoin Colfer's first book for young teens. It's the first of two books about smart-alec, sports-mad Benny, whose family moves to Tunisia. Benny sees the move as a total catastrophe, until he meets Omar, a wild orphan boy. Omar has learnt English from TV and through his 'telly-speak' a madcap friendship develops between the two boys. Their crazy escapades lead to both a ton of trouble and some heart-breaking adventures.