Benjy's Ghost

by Jacqueline Roy

Life isn't fair for Benjy. His dad is marrying Benjy's teacher, Carol, and she and her daughter are moving in. Benjy's mum is having a baby with her new husband. Carol's dog has had an accident and they all think it's his fault - and now the rotten mutt won't leave Benjy alone.

159 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Jacqueline Roy was born and raised in London. Her father was Jamaican and her mother was English. She lectured in English at Manchester Metropolitan University for many years, teaching Postcolonial Literatures and Creative Writing. She writes fiction for both adults and children.

Reviews

[Rhiannon Forsythe · Rating 1 out of 5]

I only read the first chapter and I knew it wasn't something I would enjoy. I think this will be great for younger readers and I will definitely pass it on.