Benito Runs
Benito Runs by Justine Fontes is a young adult fiction book published by Darby Creek in January 2011. This 104-page edition explores the challenges faced by Benito as he navigates a turbulent family life following his father Xavier’s return from Iraq, where he has been dealing with the effects of PTSD. The story delves into Benito’s feelings of embarrassment and confusion, leading him to consider running away as a solution to his struggles.
Readers will find a narrative that addresses social themes such as depression and the complexities of family dynamics. As Benito grapples with his father’s behavior and the impact of war on their lives, the book presents a journey of self-discovery and the search for values and virtues in difficult circumstances. Through Benito’s experiences, the story raises questions about coping with adversity and the importance of family connections.
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Running away is the only option.
Benito’s father, Xavier, had been in Iraq for more than a year. When he returns, Benito’s family life is not the same. Xavier suffers from PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—and yells constantly. He causes such a scene at a school function that Benny is embarrassed to go to back to Southside High. Benny can’t handle seeing his dad so crazy, so he decides to run away. Will Benny find a new life? Or will he learn how to deal with his dad—through good times and bad?
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