Ebook {Epub PDF} The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

'The Benefits of Being an Octopus' is Ann Braden's wonderful children's debut, that both taught and humbled me as an adult reader. The story is one of poverty, prejudice and the seemingly insurmountable odds that many families and children experience/5(K). The Benefits of Being an Octopus – Ann Braden $ ISBN The Benefits of Being an Octopus - Ann Braden quantity. Add to cart. SKU: Description Reviews (0). The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Ann Braden. GENRE: Realistic Fiction. BOOK SUMMARY. Seventh grader Zoey isn’t noticed by people at school, and that’s fine with her. She has enough to worry about taking care of her 3 younger siblings every day while their mom works at the local pizza place, and trying to get her homework done after.

The Benefits of Being an Octopus will change the way you see things, too." —Lisa Yee, author, most recently of the DC Super Hero Girls series, for NPR's Best Books of "The Benefits of Being an Octopus is a beautiful, layered look at the courage it takes to stand up to and stand up for the people you love--including yourself. Braden's. Books similar to The Benefits of Being an Octopus. The Benefits of Being an Octopus. by Ann Braden. avg. rating · 7, Ratings. Some people can do their homework. Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other things they've got to do. Seventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger. The Benefits of Being an Octopus. One of the few books that provides a "mirror" for my kids when reading about the character. The book addresses single-parent homes, poverty and living in a rural community. If students have the opportunity to play on the same field they will perform.

"With grace and heart and words masterfully woven, The Benefits of Being an Octopus captures the quiet and loud masks of domestic violence. Braden navigates the complexities of choice and power and the meaning of courage. And how sometimes together, we can find our voice and our strength." —Elly Swartz, author of Finding Perfect and Smart Cookie. Ann Braden writes books about kids trying to stand up for themselves even when life is hard. Her debut middle grade novel THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN OCTOPUS was named one of NPR’s Best Books of and has appeared on numerous state lists. She founded the Local Love Brigade, which sends love postcards to those who are facing hate. The Benefits of Being an Octopus – Ann Braden $ ISBN The Benefits of Being an Octopus - Ann Braden quantity. Add to cart. SKU: