Author & Illustrator Profile
Jim Benton
3 Books
Jim Benton is a prolific author and illustrator renowned for his humorous and engaging books for young readers. He is best known for creating popular series like "Dear Dumb Diary" and "Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist," which often feature witty dialogue and relatable, comedic situations. His distinctive artistic style and ability to capture the quirks of childhood have made him a favorite among middle-grade audiences.
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Books in "Dear Dumb Diary Year Two"
Jamie Kelly has a lot of opinions, and she is absolutely not afraid to write them down. Welcome to the highly classified, incredibly hilarious pages of her personal diary. As you navigate another wild year of middle school alongside Jamie, you get an unfiltered look at her daily life, her closest friends, and her biggest frustrations. Chief among those frustrations are the kids who are just so incredibly nice that they loop all the way back around to being completely annoying. Through Jamie's laugh-out-loud perspective, you will experience all the weird, funny, and awkward moments of growing up. This is your exclusive window into her world, where trying to figure out friendships often leads to spectacular and hilarious trouble. Just remember to keep your voice down. She has absolutely no idea you are reading her innermost thoughts, and we need to keep it exactly that way.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
Get ready to laugh out loud with Jamie Kelly and her absolutely hilarious, top-secret diary! Jamie is back, and she has plenty of opinions about her school, her friends, and the completely ridiculous things that happen to her every single day. Just when Jamie thought the dreaded Student Awareness Committee might finally vanish forever, her flawless frenemy Angeline gets wrapped up in something totally grown-up. Jamie cannot help but wonder why Angeline cannot be aware of something actually useful, like how to get bright pink nail polish out of a beagle's ear. And no, you definitely should not ask Jamie how she knows about that! Join Jamie as she navigates the daily disasters of middle school life, spills her most embarrassing secret thoughts, and tries to make sense of the weird world of adults. Packed with funny observations, sarcastic rants, and unexpected adventures, this diary is the perfect escape for anyone who knows that surviving school requires a serious sense of humor.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
Jamie Kelly has a lot of thoughts, and she is not afraid to write them all down. Her diary is the ultimate vault for every hilarious, embarrassing, and completely ridiculous moment that happens in her daily life. From navigating the unpredictable halls of middle school to dealing with her quirky family, Jamie captures it all with her signature wit. But things take a surprising turn when she stumbles upon a hidden treasure: her grandmother's old diary. Suddenly, Jamie is diving into the past, reading the secret thoughts of someone she thought she knew perfectly. What she discovers is that grown-ups were not always so grown-up. They had their own embarrassing moments, silly mistakes, and laugh-out-loud disasters. Reading her grandmother's private entries gives Jamie a whole new perspective on her family tree. Get ready for a hilarious exploration of generations, secrets, and the undeniable truth that middle school drama is truly timeless. This journal-style adventure is packed with giggles, surprises, and the comforting realization that nobody has it all figured out.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages