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Benny McGee and the Shark Series

Derek Anderson
The Shark Report #1 by Derek Anderson; Illustrated by Derek Anderson
We Are Famous! #2 by Derek Anderson; Illustrated by Derek Anderson

Benny McGee and the Shark Series : Titles in Order

Book 2
Benny and the shark are back, and they’re about to find out what happens when a shark becomes a celebrity! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids’ confidence and create lifelong readers!

When a video of Benny’s shark friend Mr. Chompers goes viral, they both bask in the glow of stardom. After all, what’s better than being famous? But soon the downsides of fame find their way to the duo. With so many reporters on their tail, they aren’t even allowed to play outside in the yard. Then, a live TV interview with Mr. Chompers quickly turns disastrous. Are the two pals actually cut out to be celebrities, or was it better when no one knew their names?

This humorous, highly illustrated story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The short chapters, early vocabulary, and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Book 1
What would you do if a shark followed you home? In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids’ confidence and create lifelong readers!

Mr. Fitzgerald said sharks like to circle their food while they decide if it looks tasty.
I must have left my scooter in the yard. The shark started riding it around our house. And around. And around.
On his third time around, I knew.
He was circling me.

When Benny learns about sharks at school, he immediately feels worried. He definitely can’t go in the ocean, because sharks live there. But even simply staying out of the water isn’t enough, because a shark named Mr. Chompers follows him home! What will Benny do?

This humorous, highly-illustrated story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The short chapters, early vocabulary, and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

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