Jim Benton Website:www.jimbenton.com Birthplace: Birmingham, MI Most recent address:Bloomfield Township, MI Author Biography Jim Benton was born October 31, 1960 and was raised in Birmingham, Michigan. He studied Fine Arts at Western Michigan University. Benton began his career in a custom t-shirt shop. He has done illustrations and artwork for magazines and newspapers and created greeting cards. He is best known for the Franny K. Stein books and the Dear Dumb Diary series. Benton lives with his wife and children in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Updating Results ... You are viewing: Author - Jim BentonSort By Age Sort By Author Sort By Availability Sort By Dewey Sort By Media, Author, Title Sort By Price Sort By Pub. Year Sort by Relevance,Author Sort by Relevance,Title Sort By Stoplight Sort By Title Display 10 items Display 15 items Display 20 items Display 25 items Display 30 items Display 35 items Display 40 items Display 45 items Display 50 items 1 each from this page1 each from all results 25 total titles found Page 1 of 2 View page of 2 1 2 Simply add a title by clicking the . * Your Discounted Price Am I the princess or the frog? [Dear dumb diary]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2005) BTSB #: 111688 Temp OS Dewey: FAges: 9-12 AR: 5.6 MG RC: 6.3 3-5 Lexile: 970 Genres: Humorous Fiction Subjects: Diaries - Fiction Personal appearance - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: Jamie is crushing on Hudson. Someone else is crushing on Jamie. And Hudson is crushing on--Princess Turd of Turdsylvania (a.k.a. The Prettiest Girl in the World!). Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.15 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Bad hair day [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #8]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019) BTSB #: 111676 Available Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 4.2 MG RC: 4.3 3-5 Lexile: 700 F&P: N Genres: Chapter Books Humorous Fiction Subjects: Science - Experiments - Fiction Hair - Fiction Dogs - Fiction Mother-daughter relationship - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: Franny tries to follow her mother's suggestion to change her appearance, but by turning hair styling into a science experiment she creates some very greedy pigtails that terrorize the town. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 20.68 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Can you hear a penguin fart on mars? : and other excellent questions [Jop And Blip Wanna Know Volume: #1]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(HarperAlley, 2021) BTSB #: 111671 Available Dewey: 1/NAges: 6-9 AR: 3 LG Genres: Subjects: Curiosities and wonders Questions and answers - Comic books, strips, etc Robots - Fiction Wit and humor - Comic books, strips, etc Summary: Join Jop and Blip, two curious robots, as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, history, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor. In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.79 * 0.00 +- Fann Club: Batman Squad by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound New title, awaiting publication or binding.(DC Comics) BTSB #: 111663 Temp OS Dewey: 741.5/NAges: 8-12 Genres: Subjects: Summary: Ernest Fann idolizes Batman. Young Ernest decides to set up a crime fighting unit consisting entirely of his immediate friends and his dog. Ernest takes on the name of Gerbilwing, his best friend Jack becomes Nightstand, his sitter Harriet is dubbed Nightshadow, and his dog Westy takes on the crime-fighting alias of Night Terrier. Will The Batman Squad taste defeat on their very first day of crime-fighting? In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 18.58 * 0.00 +- Four me? [Catwad Volume: #4]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2020) BTSB #: 111672 In Bindery Dewey: 741.5/NAges: 7-10 AR: 2.2 MG Lexile: 520 GN Genres: Subjects: Cats - Fiction Humorous fiction Graphic novels Summary: It's a laugh-out-loud romp in this collection of stories when Catwad and Blurmp reach new highs (and lows) as they dive into the world of video games, go camping, fight a mighty dragon, and more! In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 16.59 * 0.00 +- Fran that time forgot [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #4]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2005) BTSB #: 111698 Temp OS Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 4.5 LG RC: 3.8 3-5 Lexile: 780 F&P: N Genres: Chapter Books Humorous Fiction Science Fiction Subjects: Science - Experiments - Fiction Time travel - Fiction Personal names - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: When her embarrassing middle name is revealed, Franny K. Stein experiments with time in order to return to the past and give herself a more dignified name. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 22.08 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Fran with four brains [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #6]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006) BTSB #: 111702 In Bindery Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 4.9 LG RC: 5.5 3-5 Lexile: 830 F&P: N Genres: Chapter Books Humorous Fiction Subjects: Science - Experiments - Fiction Robots - Fiction Mother-daughter relationship - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: Franny makes three mechanical copies of herself to help with her extra activities, but then she must stop the Franbots from trying to take over the world. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 22.08 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Frandidate [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #7]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2008) BTSB #: 111703 Available Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 5.3 LG RC: 5.5 3-5 Lexile: 840 F&P: N Genres: Humorous Fiction Subjects: Science - Experiments - Fiction Elections - Fiction School stories Humorous fiction Summary: Determined to be elected class president, mad scientist Frannie uses her Atomic Combiner to create a suit that makes her seem to be whatever a voter wants her to be. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 22.08 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Frantastic voyage [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #5]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006) BTSB #: 111704 Available Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 4.8 LG RC: 4.6 3-5 Lexile: 850 F&P: N Genres: Chapter Books Humorous Fiction Subjects: Science - Experiments - Fiction Dogs - Fiction Television - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: When her dog Igor swallows her Doomsday Device, Franny has no choice but to shrink herself and go where no mad scientist has gone before to save the world. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 22.08 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Handbook by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic Press, 2017) BTSB #: 111725 Available Dewey: FAges: 8-12 AR: 4.8 MG RC: 4.2 3-5 Lexile: 670 Genres: Humorous Fiction Family Life Subjects: Humorous fiction Interpersonal relations - Fiction Parent-child relationship - Fiction Summary: Jake and his friends find the Secret Parent's Handbook and with it all the means to subvert the irrational rules and petty tyranny of their home lives. But even though they are on to their parents' tricks, someone is on to them. Can they stay one step ahead and keep the Handbook hidden? Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 18.58 * 0.00 +- High five! [Catwad Volume: #5]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2021) BTSB #: 111734 Available Dewey: 741.5/NAges: 7-10 AR: 2.2 MG Lexile: 460 GN Genres: Subjects: Cats - Fiction Humorous fiction Graphic novels Summary: Catwad and Blurmp are back with more ridiculous fun! The big blue grump and his slow but loveable friend go on a vacation, get sent back to school, enter a spelling bee, and more! In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 16.59 * 0.00 +- It's me [Catwad Volume: #1]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2019) BTSB #: 111675 Available Dewey: 741.5/NAges: 7-10 AR: 2.6 MG Lexile: 540 GN Genres: Subjects: Cats Graphic novels Summary: Meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it. In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 16.11 * 0.00 +- It's me, two [Catwad Volume: #2]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2019) BTSB #: 111678 Available Dewey: 741.5/NAges: 7-10 AR: 2.2 MG Lexile: 500 GN Genres: Subjects: Cats Humorous fiction Graphic novels Summary: Catwad and Blurmp explore fine art and travel to an alternate reality where the world has become extraordinarily dumb. In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 16.11 * 0.00 +- It's not my fault I know everything [Dear dumb diary]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2009) BTSB #: 111695 Available Dewey: FAges: 9-12 AR: 5.5 MG RC: 3 3-5 Lexile: 940 Genres: Humorous Fiction Subjects: Diaries - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction Summary: Jamie Kelly looks back through her very oldest diaries, and is amazed at how dumb she used to be considering how smart she is now. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.15 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Lunch walks among us [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #1]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2003) BTSB #: 111700 Available Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 5 LG RC: 3.7 3-5 Lexile: 780 F&P: N Genres: Chapter Books Humorous Fiction Subjects: Monsters - Fiction Science - Experiments - Fiction School stories Identity (Psychology) - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist who prefers all things spooky, but when she has trouble making friends at her new school she experiments with fitting in. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 22.08 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Me, three [Catwad Volume: #3]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2020) BTSB #: 111674 Available Dewey: 741.5/NAges: 7-10 AR: 2.3 MG Genres: Subjects: Cats - Fiction Humorous fiction Graphic novels Summary: Catwad and Blurmp are back and take part in their usual crazy antics as Catwad tries yoga and Blurmp visits her grandmother. In graphic novel format. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.84 * 0.00 +- Mood science [Franny K. Stein, mad scientist Volume: #10]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021) BTSB #: 111666 In Bindery Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 3.9 LG Genres: Humorous Fiction Chapter Books Subjects: Emotions - Fiction Science - Experiments - Fiction Grandmothers - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: Franny K. Stein has had quite enough of her feelings getting in the way. So, she physically removes them with the help of one of her machines. But not having feelings can make things even worse, especially when you've accidentally released a virus that's turning everybody into toads. Good thing she has the help of her grandma, Granny Fran, and her Sense of Duty to help her shake the apathy. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 21.38 * 0.00 +- Never do anything, ever [Dear dumb diary]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2005) BTSB #: 111707 Available Dewey: FAges: 9-12 AR: 5.7 MG RC: 3.2 3-5 Lexile: 1010 Genres: Humorous Fiction Subjects: Diaries - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction Conduct of life - Fiction Humorous fiction Summary: After a run-in with Angeline, aka Pure Evil, Jamie reforms her selfish ways to become a decent human being for a change. Will it be enough to make Hudson Rivers fall madly in love with her? Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.15 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Never underestimate your dumbness [Dear dumb diary]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic, 2008) BTSB #: 111710 Available Dewey: FAges: 9-12 AR: 5.7 MG RC: 8.4 3-5 Lexile: 990 Genres: Humorous Fiction Subjects: Diaries - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction Humorous stories Summary: Isabella is probably right. She almost always is. But of all the dumb things she's ever done, this has got to be the dumbest. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.15 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Night of the living things [Victor Shmud, total expert Volume: bk. 2]by Benton, Jim BTSB Prebound(Scholastic Press, 2018) BTSB #: 111727 Available Dewey: FAges: 7-10 AR: 4.3 LG Genres: Humorous Fiction Science Fiction Subjects: Know-it-all persons - Fiction Zombies - Fiction Humorous fiction Science fiction Summary: Book two: There are zombies loose and it's up to Victor, Patty, and the long-suffering faithful Dumpylumps to not get eaten. Will Victor be able to save the world from the zombie apocalypse? Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 21.38 * 0.00 +- * Your Discounted Price You can't see me! I am INVISIBLE! 25 total titles found Page 1 of 2 View page of 2 1 2 1 each from this page1 each from all results You are viewing: Author - Jim BentonSort By Age Sort By Author Sort By Availability Sort By Dewey Sort By Media, Author, Title Sort By Price Sort By Pub. Year Sort by Relevance,Author Sort by Relevance,Title Sort By Stoplight Sort By Title Display 10 items Display 15 items Display 20 items Display 25 items Display 30 items Display 35 items Display 40 items Display 45 items Display 50 items Loading...