Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen

Author Niki Lenz

Grades 3-7 Ages 8-12

Bernice Buttman is tough, crass, and hilarious, and she just might teach you a thing or two about empathy in this novel for fans of The Great Gilly Hopkins.

When you're a Buttman, the label "bully" comes with the territory, and Bernice lives up to her name. But life as a bully is lonely, and if there's one thing Bernice really wants (even more than becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman), it's a true friend.

After her mom skedaddles and leaves her in a new town with her aunt (who is also a real live nun), Bernice decides to mend her ways and become a model citizen. If her plan works, she just might be able to get herself to Hollywood Hills Stunt Camp! But it's hard to be kind when no one shows you kindness, so a few cheesy pranks may still be up her sleeve. . . .

Get ready to laugh out loud--and maybe even shed a tear--with this fantastic new middle-grade voice!

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9781524770433
eBook 9781524770426

State Awards

Florida

2020-2021, Sunshine State Young Readers Award, Nominee

Indiana

2021-2022, Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee

Kansas

2021-2022, William Allen White Children’s Book Award, Nominee

Missouri

2021-2022, MASL Readers’ Award, Nominee

Texas

2021, Texas Bluebonnet Award, Master List

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