We got a chance to sit down and chat with Brian Silbert, author of Berticus: How I Survived School! And Bullies! And Farley Finnigan! You can enjoy the interview here: FINAL QUESTIONS: Q: Berticus seems to have great relationships with his teachers. How important is it to create such a relationship? A: It’s critical. If…
Read MoreToday we are diving into the whimsical world of Berticus, a fifth grader whose life is a whirlwind of imagination, impulsive actions, and the awkwardness that comes with growing up. Berticus is not just any ordinary kid; he embodies the struggles of childhood, caught between the innocent fantasies of youth and the complex realities of…
Read MoreBerticus, the lead character in Brian Silbert’s book, Berticus: How I Survived School! And Bullies! And Farley Finnigan! , seems to have many symptoms that coincide with the diagnoses of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In fact, they found it to be a good fit for the CHADD National Resource Center (NRC) Library collection. It is listed…
Read MoreBerticus: How I Survived School! And Bullies! And Farley Finnigan, by Brian Silbert “A kid’s rough school days make for a rollicking and often endearing story…Silbert’s tale is endlessly amusing, thanks to the charm of its titular hero. Berticus’ narration makes his typically zany plans seem perfectly reasonable.” Kirkus Review Berticus embodies the quintessential fifth…
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