Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen
Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz is a humorous juvenile fiction book published by Random House Children’s Books on March 26, 2019. This 240-page edition follows Bernice Buttman, a tough and crass character who grapples with the challenges of being labeled a bully. As she navigates her new life in a town with her aunt, a nun, Bernice embarks on a journey to change her ways and seek true friendship, all while dreaming of becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman.
Readers will find a blend of humor and social themes as Bernice attempts to mend her reputation and become a model citizen. The story explores adolescence and coming-of-age experiences, highlighting the complexities of empathy and kindness in a world where Bernice often feels isolated. With her quirky personality and a few pranks still up her sleeve, this book promises to engage middle-grade readers with its relatable challenges and entertaining narrative.
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2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List
Bernice Buttman is tough, crass, and hilarious, and she just might teach you a thing or two about empathy in this debut for fans of The Great Gilly Hopkins.
When you’re a Buttman, the label “bully” comes with the territory, and Bernice lives up to her name. But life as a bully is lonely, and if there’s one thing Bernice really wants (even more than becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman), it’s a true friend.
After her mom skedaddles and leaves her in a new town with her aunt (who is also a real live nun), Bernice decides to mend her ways and become a model citizen. If her plan works, she just might be able to get herself to Hollywood Hills Stunt Camp! But it’s hard to be kind when no one shows you kindness, so a few cheesy pranks may still be up her sleeve. . . .
Get ready to laugh out loud–and maybe even shed a tear–with this fantastic new middle-grade voice!
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