Benny and the Bank Robber

I enjoyed this story! There are a lot of exciting things that happen that keep the story interesting. Did you know that it's possible to write a villain that you think is awful and still really like and feel attached to? She did it! One thing I didn't like was that some of the dialogue didn't feel r......more

Benny and the Bank Robber was shared with me by the author, Mary Findley. It is a good book for children, as there are lessons about life, taught in this historic adventure. It is interesting to go back in time and let your imagination take over, to a time where when things were simple. Still, some......more

I liked this book. Two caveats. 1. The prologue was very emotionally difficult for me and I had let my 8 year old read it before I previewed it...oops. Benny basically witnesses his beloved father's death. That's not really a spoiler because it's the prologue. I wouldn't give this to my sensitive bo......more

One of the best Christian adventure books out there! If you are looking for value-based, high moral standards, clean text and an example of how God can work through children (and adults) in a book that will keep you on edge but doesn't dumb things down then this book is for YOU! With his father having......more

From his father, who died in a tragic accident, Benny learned the importance of following the teachings of the Bible. After his father's death, Benny and his mother must sell most of their belongings and travel west to live with relatives. When Benny almost looses his mother also, he must continue h......more