"An engaging chapter book for developing readers... whimsical, inviting, and just plain fun."— D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
The Secret Life of Bookmarks
A humorous chapter book adventure for young readers ages 6–9.
A series that celebrates books, reading—and the joy of finding your place.
Chapter books where books themselves are characters
Engaging narratives that reward attention,
Language that builds confident young readers,
Character-based humor with heart,
Stories that foster a lasting love of books
Meet Benjamin
Benjamin is a bookmark whose job is to stay put—until he discovers just how easy it is to lose his place!
He adores:
- His dear friend, Ms. Redmond
- His paperclip collection
- Grandiose job titles
- His wild tassel of orange hair—
- and listening to stories, of course.
And he’s about to discover that bookmarking is anything but simple.
The Secret Life of Bookmarks
The Secret Life of Bookmarks introduces Benjamin—fresh from class, eager to impress, and already off course . . .
Bookmarks are supposed to stay in place, right? That’s their one job! But rookie bookmark Benjamin is discovering that staying put can be surprisingly tricky. Fresh from class and eager to impress, he’s assigned to the grumpy Tide Pools book and determined to follow the First Rule of bookmarking. Instead, he finds himself far from the library—and his book!
How does a bookmark find his place when he’s completely lost it?
Benjamin’s about to discover his job isn’t lying around all day listening to stories!
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Published by Brindlemere
Available through major online retailers, bookstores, and library suppliers.
Purchase at Barnes and Noble
Also available through Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
ISBN 979-8-9985502-0-1
Learning to read is one thing, but wanting to read is another.
Benjamin Bookmark helps young readers make that leap—with stories that engage without overwhelming.
FOR AGES 6–9
Benjamin Bookmark Series
The Secret Life of Bookmarks launches the Benjamin Bookmark series—chapter-book adventures that help young readers grow in confidence, independence, and a love of reading.
Each story is a new “work assignment” for Benjamin—a different book (with a personality all its own) … and a new challenge. He’s determined to do his job right—but staying in place isn’t always as easy as it sounds.
Meet Benjamin: a well-meaning, resilient, and delightfully career-minded young bookmark.
Sized and paced for newly independent readers, with whimsical black-and-white illustrations throughout by Trish Heully.
WHAT YOUNG READERS ARE SAYING . . .
My favorite character was Tide Pools because he is funny.
— Ned, age 9
I loved it all. My favorite characters were the bookmarks.
— Erin, age 7
I liked when Benjamin was in the classroom and when Tide Pools and Benjamin were in the backpack.
— Leah, age 9
I thought how Benjamin remembered his page was cool.
Ben, age 8
WHAT PARENTS AND EDUCATORS ARE SAYING . . .
Benjamin's journey resonates with the challenges and growth children experience as they learn and explore the world around them.
— Catherine Ceran, Elementary School Teacher
An engaging chapter book for developing readers... whimsical, inviting, and just plain fun.
— D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
The illustrations bring both Benjamin Bookmark and his book, Tide Pools, to life!
— Kerry Nielsen, Children's Librarian
The kind of book that makes reading together feel special rather than routine. We've reached for it more than once, which says everything.
— Rachael le Roux, Parent
