Benny and Omar

This book MUST be listened to, not just read. The reader has the best Irish brogue and the story is just hilarious. I had moments of helpless laughter while driving to work. It doesn't get any better than that. Benny's family is moved to Tunisia when his father's company downsizes and their adjustme......more

I named my two goldfish Benny and Omar after this book. So sad, so beautiful, GOAT book.......more

Not so great in my opinion,and if you want to learn about ways of writing literature that are fairly formal and standard,do not even bother of reading the title.......more

I listened to this book on audio, which is recommended because of the accents that the narrator skillfully employed. I enjoyed the writing and the humor, although reviews of this book are very mixed. I found this story of a self-centered, teenage Irish boy learning to adjust to life in Tunisia an en......more

I thought this book was a little rough to read with the Irish and Arabic slang topped of with "TV speak" I wonder how kids would relate to it today. I read it over ten years ago and it was sweet and memorable.......more