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Beni’s brother Motti is in the army when the Syrians attack Israel on Yom Kippur. Their other brother was a hero in the Six-Day War, but Beni can’t even stand up to the bullies at school. Can he find a way to be a different kind of hero?
Ages 11+
Pages 274
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Last Offered Oct 2024
Awards
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner
Sydney Taylor Notable Book
Middle East Book Award

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Very Moving

Review by ChickadeeLY

Discretion Advised, Ages 11+ is a good age rating due to scary and sad moments. But an awesome book about the Yom Kippur war in Israel. Very moving and it's hard to put down the book.

Oct 03, 2025 11:48 AM
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Beni's war

Review by zsh

I love it. it is my favorite book. i want more books like it

Oct 01, 2025 01:58 PM
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This book is amazing

Review by OtisMS

It is about a kid named Bennie and his struggles during the war of 1973

Aug 01, 2025 11:56 AM
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Beni’s war

Review by AirShowBro

This is an amazing book set in Israel in 1973 where Beni Laor’s big brother Motti gets sent to duty. This is a great book!

Jul 13, 2025 08:30 PM
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beni's war

Review by DanTheMan613

love the book, highly recommend it. I read it and it is a really good story to read. Read it please. :)

Jun 09, 2025 06:45 PM